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DOJ Says Trump’s Motion to Delay Trial Until After Elections Is ‘Borderline Frivolous’

Justice Department (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith, who was assigned to investigate Donald Trump days after the launch of the former president’s reelection campaign, has pushed back against Mr. Trump’s request to schedule the trial until after the 2024 elections. Assistant special counsel David Harbach wrote in the latest filing on Thursday that there was…


DOJ Says Trump’s Motion to Delay Trial Until After Elections ‘Borders on Frivolous’

Justice Department (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith, who was assigned to investigate Donald Trump days after the launch of the former president’s reelection campaign, has pushed back against Mr. Trump’s request to schedule the trial until after the 2024 elections. Assistant special counsel David Harbach wrote in the latest filing on Thursday that there was…


Biden Administration Starts Giving Evidence to Trump Team in Criminal Case

U.S. prosecutors have begun turning over evidence to former President Donald Trump’s legal team following his being charged with dozens of felony counts. The first production of discovery materials include an FBI interview with Walt Nauta, a Trump aide who has also been charged with federal crimes, prosecutors said in a court filing entered late…


Judge Sets Trial Date in Trump’s Classified Documents Case

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to go on trial in August, according to an order handed down on June 20. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon notified Trump, 77, and U.S. prosecutors of the scheduled date in a six-page order. “This case is hereby set for a Criminal Jury Trial during the two-week period commencing…


Leader of Nation’s Largest Trump Club Reacts to Historic Court Appearance

PALM BEACH, Fla.—As the leader of the nation’s largest grassroots club supporting former President Donald Trump, Larry Snowden felt disquieted as he headed toward the Miami courthouse where he knew that Trump would make history in an unenviable way. Yet Snowden, president of Palm Beach-based Club 47 USA, says he was uplifted by what he…


Attorney General Garland Defends Special Counsel Jack Smith

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on June 14 defended special counsel Jack Smith after former President Donald Trump was charged with concealing documents and other crimes. Garland described Smith as a “veteran career prosecutor” who “has assembled a group of experienced and talented prosecutors and agents who share his commitment to integrity and the rule…