Office of Special Counsel Opens Inquiry into Jack Smith The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has launched a formal investigation into Jack Smith. This marks the first official legal review of the former special counsel’s conduct. Smith, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland under President Biden, led two prosecutions against Donald Trump. Both targeted Trump’s … Read more
Barack Obama has expressed growing alarm about the trajectory of the United States under Donald Trump’s leadership, warning that the nation may be drifting away from its democratic roots. In a speech delivered in Hartford, Connecticut, Obama stated that the country is “dangerously close” to becoming an autocracy—a form of government in which one person … Read more
It started quietly. A press release here, a murmured report there. But by the time President Donald Trump walked into the Oval Office for his second term inauguration, whispers had turned into headlines. The story wasn’t just about politics anymore — it was about money. Lots of it. The kind of money that turns heads, … Read more
President Donald Trump’s trip to New Jersey was temporarily halted over the weekend when a fleet of fighter jets was dispatched to intercept seven “rogue” aircraft flying near his Bedminster golf property. At roughly 2:50 p.m., six unidentifiable aircraft breached a temporary no-fly zone above Trump’s New Jersey property. The inexperienced pilots were escorted out … Read more
Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett had a meltdown this week over President Donald Trump and called him “a piece of sh*t.” While speaking at an event hosted by progressive political action group MoveOn, Crockett was praised by the crowd for using an expletive about the sitting president of the United States. “Listen, Donald Trump is … Read more
Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) announced Sunday that his state would offer protection to Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois in protest of Republican-led efforts to redraw Texas’s congressional districts. “They’re here in Illinois. We’re going to do everything we can to protect every single one of them and make sure that — ’cause we know … Read more
The Supreme Court has broadened the scope of a long-running legal battle over Louisiana’s congressional redistricting by requesting new arguments on a constitutional question that could further erode the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In a brief order, the justices asked attorneys to address whether Louisiana’s efforts to comply with the landmark civil rights law, … Read more
A moderate Senate Republican, serving in the upper chamber for years, is facing political challenges at home ahead of a reelection campaign. According to a new survey, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has experienced a decline in her approval rating during a turbulent summer session where she frequently deviated from her party and President … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has suggested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) consider looking into a recent webinar held by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), in which the congresswoman provided advice to undocumented immigrants about their rights when interacting with federal immigration officers. During a segment on Fox News, Noem told host Sean Hannity that … Read more
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Sunday that the most significant consequences may still lie ahead for Hillary Clinton, former FBI Director James Comey, and others accused of advancing the discredited Trump-Russia collusion narrative during the 2016 election. In an appearance on Fox News, Ratcliffe told host Maria Bartiromo that he has submitted new criminal referrals—adding … Read more