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Donald Trump Says He’s a Target of Criminal Probe for 2020 Election Aftermath

A target letter from federal prosecutors to Trump makes clear that prosecutors are focused on the former president’s actions in the investigation into overturning the 2020 election.

Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act With Election-Related Statements, Agency Says

The Office of Special Counsel made this finding in response to a complaint from a conservative group.

Trump appointee uses death of president's 46-year-old son to tilt election

Special Counsel Robert Hur outrageously clears and smears President Biden. Another gift from one of Trump's "best people."

Takeaways from the dismissal of the mishandling classified documents case against Donald Trump

District Judge Aileen Cannon said in a 93-page ruling that the case should be tossed out based on her finding that special counsel Jack Smith, who brought the charges, was unlawfully appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted

An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president. 

Elizabeth Warren Calls for Trump's Impeachment

The severity of Donald Trump's misconduct, as detailed in Robert Mueller's report, justifies the move, Warren says.

Roy Moore Accuser Switches Parties, Runs for Florida State House

Deborah Gibson, who said she dated Moore when she was in her teens, is running as a Democrat.

Robert Mueller Is Resigning and Closing the Special Counsel's Office

The leader of a special investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election is now stepping down. 

Trump Hires Bush-Era Official Who Led a Gay Purge

James Renne was a key player in a scandalous 2004 purge of gay employees in the Office of Special Counsel.

Virginia Gov. Won't Defend Marriage Ban in Court

Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe says he will not appoint special counsel to defend his state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in federal court Thursday.

Trump Pal Roger Stone Melts Down on Twitter, Gets Suspended

The sexually ambiguous ex-advisor to Trump loses it after news breaks that special counsel Robert Mueller is about to levy charges against members of the Trump team.

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Robert Mueller Targeted in Trump Devotee's Sexual Harassment Plot

An antigay conspiracy theorist is involved in the alleged scheme to discredit the man investigating the Trump-Russia connection.

There's an Epic War Happening. It's Not Between Trump and Mueller

A battle between authoritarianism and the rule of law is being waged, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.

Former FBI Director Mueller Named Special Counsel in Russia Probe

As special counsel, Robert Mueller will have a greater degree of autonomy than attorneys with the Justice Department.

AOC files impeachment articles against Thomas & Alito; Senate Dems demand special counsel investigation

Democrats have had it with the out-of-control behavior of the conservatives on the highest court of the land.

Gay Blogger Promotes Smear of Robert Mueller, Then Withdraws It

Jim Hoft of The Gateway Pundit published a post promising a rape allegation against the special counsel, then took it down.

Real Enemies of the People: AG William Barr and the GOP Senate

Trump's attorney general, rammed through by the Senate, was chosen for his aversion to the Special Counsel probe. Now, we may never know the real truth.

Failing President Announces Reelection Effort

Brad Parscale, named to head Trump's 2020 effort, ran digital strategies in 2016, a part of the campaign currently under investigation by a Special Counsel, who's already indicted dozens.

John Eastman, Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist, ID'd as Trump Co-Conspirator

Eastman, a longtime foe of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights in general, is one of the co-conspirators mentioned in Tuesday's indictment of Donald Trump.

Maddow on Mueller's Indictments: 'Finally Someone Is Defending Us'

The out journalist sees huge significance in Friday's indictment of over a dozen Russians, accused of working to wrest the presidency from Clinton and hand it to Trump.