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Leaked IRS Memo Undermines Legal Basis for Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
Internal IRS lawyers identified multiple fatal flaws in Trump's $10 billion lawsuit—but the Justice Department handed him his nearly $1.8 billion slush fund regardless.
5 hours ago2 min read


Trump to Dole Out $1.8 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to January 6th Rioters through New Slush Fund
The Trump administration has established a $1.8 billion fund that would pay individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 — among them, people convicted of attacking police officers with bats, flagpoles, and bear spray. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the memo creating the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and directed the Treasury Department to transfer the money within 60 days. The fund will accept claims through December 1, 2028, and a five-member commiss
7 hours ago3 min read


Trump Deploys National Guard & Orders Federal Takeover of DC Police, But Did Nothing During the Jan. 6th Attack
This week, President Trump declared a "crime emergency" and ordered a full-scale federal response to what he described as a "lawless" capital city. He announced that he was taking control of the D.C. police force and deploying 800 National Guard members, despite strong objections from local officials.
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Emil Bove: Trump’s Politically Corrupt Lawyer Up for Appeals Court Seat
Emil Bove, best known as Donald Trump’s legal fixer and enabler of some of the most controversial legal arguments, is now up for a lifetime seat in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Jul 9, 20254 min read


The Proud Boys' $100M Lawsuit Is Led by a Lawyer With a History of White Nationalism — and Goat Sacrifice
The Proud Boys are suing the U.S. for $100 million — and their lawyer isn’t just a white nationalist. He has a criminal record, extremist ties, and once drank goat blood.
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Just a Few Months After Trump Pardoned January 6th Rioters Who Attacked Capitol Police, Senior Officials Promise to Jail Those Who Attack Cops in LA Protests
Just six months ago, Donald Trump pardoned everyone convicted of sedition, conspiracy, and assault on law enforcement during the January 6th Capitol riots. The Trump Administration is taking a very different approach to protests in Los Angeles.
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Trump's National Guard Deployment Violates States Rights, Impedes Law Enforcement’s Response to Protests
Federal troops arrived without coordinating with local police, creating confusion and actually hindering LAPD's ability to manage protests effectively.
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Trump Suggests Possible Compensation for Jan. 6 Rioters
President Trump suggested that financial compensation could be considered for individuals prosecuted for their involvement in Jan 6th riots.
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Trump Claims Biden’s Pardons for J6 Committee Are Invalid; But Legal Experts Disagree
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons issued by President Joe Biden are invalid because they were signed with an autopen.
Mar 17, 20251 min read


FBI's New York Chief Forced Out Amid Trump Administration’s Purge of Jan. 6 Investigators
FBI’s James Dennehy resigns after resisting Trump’s purge of agents investigating January 6 rioters, raising concerns over political retalia
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Trump Demands American Students Be Expelled or Arrested for Peaceful Demonstrations He Deems “Illegal Protests”
Trump has also threatened federal funding for universities that allow students to exercise their freedom of speech January 6th protestors...
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Arrested For Assault
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested near the Capitol after clashing with a counter-protester, following his plan to sue the DOJ
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Emily Hernandez: Jan. 6 rioter who caused deadly DUI crash while driving drunk goes from pardon to prison
A Missouri woman who gained notoriety for stealing Nancy Pelosi’s nameplate during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has gone from a presidential...
Jan 30, 20251 min read


What is the Impoundment Control Act & How It Protects the Constitutional Balance of Powers
Key Takeaways The Impoundment Control Act (ICA) maintains the constitutional balance of powers between the legislative and executive...
Jan 28, 20253 min read


Prominent Republicans Disagree with Trump's Decision to Pardon Violent J6 Rioters
January 6, contrary to former President Trump’s portrayal as a “day of love,” was a day of unprecedented violence at the U.S. Capitol....
Jan 24, 20254 min read


"F--k it: Release 'em all": Trump's last-minute decision to issue sweeping pardons for Jan 6 rioters
As one of his first moves as president, President Trump issued sweeping pardons for 1,500 individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including those who attacked police officers
As one of his first acts as President, Donald Trump issued approximately 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his...
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Jack Smith Releases Final Report on 2020 Election Interference Investigation
Special counsel Jack Smith has released his final report on the investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election,...
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Judge Cannon Allows Release of Half of Special Counsel’s Report on Trump Cases
Judge Aileen M. Cannon has paved the way for the Justice Department to release a portion of a report written by special counsel Jack...
Jan 13, 20251 min read


Trump and Vance Flip-Flop on Jan 6th Pardon Promise
During his 2024 campaign, now President-elect Donald Trump promised to pardon January 6th rioters convicted of sedition, conspiracy ,...
Jan 13, 20251 min read
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