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Trump claims political persecution after FBI search of Mar-a-Lago residence

by John Wagner The Washington Post August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

A Trump attorney confirmed that authorities searched for classified documents related to the Presidential Records Act. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., threatened to investigate the Justice Department if Republicans win back the chamber.

Nation & World, News

Top Republicans echo Trump’s evidence-free claims to discredit FBI search

by Colby Itkowitz, David Weigel and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

The quick defense of Trump and combative posture by leading officeholders and potential 2024 presidential candidates underlined the former president’s status as a Republican standard-bearer.

Nation & World, News

Trump says FBI conducted search of Mar-a-Lago estate

by ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press August 8, 2022August 9, 2022

The action marks a dramatic escalation in law enforcement scrutiny of former President Donald Trump.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: There’s more to preserving democracy than reforming the Electoral Count Act

by The Editorial Board July 31, 2022July 30, 2022

While the bill from Maine Sen. Susan Collins is a thorough response to the problems caused by Donald Trump following the 2020 election, the real problem is much bigger.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Only the DOJ can fill the gap in the evidence against Trump

by Harry Litman Los Angeles Times July 22, 2022July 21, 2022

Mounting impatience with the Justice Department is misplaced; a charge against the former president can’t be nailed overnight.

Capitol Riot Investigation Secret Service

Nation & World, News

Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages

by FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General said the messages between Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, were erased ‘as part of a device-replacement program.’

Nation & World, News, Politics

Jan. 6 hearings: What we’ve learned, and what’s next

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

After the hearings, the House committee says its investigation will continue. And panel members will ultimately have to make a decision about whether they have found criminal activity.

Nation & World, Politics

Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump

by MARY CLARE JALONICK, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press June 9, 2022June 10, 2022

The made-for-TV hearings — including video of police officers being brutally beaten and right-wing extremists leading the crowds into the Capitol — come as some have tried to downplay the violence.