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The Dangerous Cycle of Pentagon Sexual Assault and Harassment ‘Lowest Level’ Policy
The Defense Department treats sexual harassment as a “human relations” issue, not a crime: It’s a decades-old, outdated policy that endangers service members—especially those at the military academies. -
Manhattan DA Sues Jim Jordan
Bragg filed a lawsuit against Rep. Jim Jordan to block his alleged “interference” and “obstruction” of the ongoing criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump. -
Preemption and the Known Unknowns of the Trump Indictment
The indictment tees up some complex and unresolved legal questions—but preemption isn’t a major threat to the prosecution. -
House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas former New York County Special Assistant District Attorney Mike Pomerantz
Former Special Assistant DA Mark Pomerantz publicly resigned from his position in Feb. 2022, expressing frustration with District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision not to indict former President Donald Tru... -
The Arraignment of Donald J. Trump: A Detailed Summary
What precisely happened in that New York courtroom on Tuesday? -
And So It Begins: On the First Charges to Drop Against Former President Donald Trump
The New York indictment of Donald Trump is just the start. -
Livestream: Manhattan DA Offers Remarks After Trump Arraignment
In his remarks, Bragg stated that Trump made 34 false statements to cover up other crimes relating to payments to individuals—including adult film actress Stormy Daniels—intended to suppress negative inf... -
New York Trump Indictment Unsealed
On April 4, New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan unsealed the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Trump is facing 34 felony charges. He pleaded not guilty to all of them. -
New York Supreme Court Judge Allows Public Disclosure of Trump Indictment
The New York County Clerk’s office released an order by Judge Merchan allowing Bragg to disclose to the public that a Manhattan grand jury had issued an indictment of Trump. -
Manhattan DA’s Office Refutes House GOP Oversight Claims Regarding Trump Indictment
In the letter, Dubeck urges Jordan, Comer, and Steil to refrain from “unlawful political interference.” -
House GOP Committee Chairmen Detail Oversight Efforts in Letter to Manhattan DA
Jordan, Comer, and Steil argue that in light of the DA’s efforts “under political pressure from left wing activists” to indict Trump, their respective committees must now consider whether “Congress shoul... -
Former President Trump Indicted
There’s really not much to say yet.
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