The Shaky New York Case Against Trump Reeks of Desperation To Punish a Reviled Political Opponent
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is relying on debatable facts and untested legal theories to transform minor misconduct into a felony.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is relying on debatable facts and untested legal theories to transform minor misconduct into a felony.
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Trump touted his support for sentencing reform as evidence of his "deep compassion," which DeSantis sees as a weakness.
The former president wanted to "open up" defamation laws. The governor of Florida is about to try.
Nature's 2020 endorsement of Joe Biden changed no minds but did significantly undermine trust in science.
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The case hinges on the claim that the former president tried to cover up a campaign finance violation with which he was never charged.
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In countries that privatized, there are fewer delays and costs are lower. But labor unions and the private plane lobby stand in the way.
Despite his declared commitment to freedom and fiscal conservatism, DeSantis' immigration policies represent a dramatic expansion of government power and spending.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reportedly intends to prosecute Trump for falsifying business records.
The ruling has significant shortcomings and may be overruled on appeal. The Biden Administration's position in this litigation is wrong for much the same reasons as the Trump Administration was wrong to target immigration sanctuaries.
Big corporations and entire industries constantly use their connections in Congress to get favors, no matter which party is in power.
Jenna Ellis admitted that she made 10 false claims while representing the former president and his campaign.
Video footage and arrest data indicate that most of the Trump supporters who invaded the building did not commit violent crimes.
The president and his predecessor both tried to impose gun control by executive fiat.
DeSantis' foreign policy seems to be defined by a simple rule: Whatever Democrats do is wrong, but whatever Republicans do is right.
Contrary to the Supreme Court's First Amendment precedents, Donald Trump thinks harsh criticism of the president should be actionable.
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The federal government owns the majority of land in states that have seen the biggest pandemic-era housing price spikes. Selling that land off for residential development makes abundant sense.
Does he want to limit government, or is he just out to win at all costs?
"The country is that divided," said one business owner. "We kind of want to be with our own people. We want to stick together."
But it's exactly what they need to start talking about.
In an interview, Chris Stirewalt contends that Fox is "not…willing to suffer the consequences of being a news organization."
Although Rupert Murdoch admits that Lou Dobbs and other hosts "endorsed" the "stolen election" narrative, Fox's lawyers insist that is not true.
Mark Brnovich left office without issuing a final report, according to documents released by his successor.
The justices seem to be clearly leaning against the Biden Administration on the merits. The procedural issue of standing is a closer call, though ultimately more likely than not to come out the same way.
It's less bad than Trump-era efforts along the same lines. But saying that is damning with faint praise.
Many Democrats and Republicans were outraged when Trump and Biden respectively were found with classified documents. But both sides are missing the point.
The Fox Business host stood out as a champion of the baroque conspiracy theory that implicated Dominion Voting Systems in election fraud.
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The article explains the broader issues at stake in these cases, and why the Court would do well to rule against the administration.
Major Fox talk show hosts knew that Trump's claims of a stolen election were false, but chose not to say so on air, for fear it would anger their audience.
Erasing sincere disagreement doesn't make it go away.
Hosts and producers privately called Trump lawyer Sidney Powell's claims "complete bs," "insane," and "unbelievably offensive."
The old-age entitlement is unsustainable, unfair, and unnecessary. Replace it with something that helps the needy of any age.
Election betting markets are often more reliable than pundits. Did the site steal user funds? No. Did they lie to people? No. Harm anyone? No.
Is she an heir to Trump's throne? Is she a second coming for the pre-Trump Republican establishment? She doesn't even seem to know.
A trial judge's decision to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a demand for documents is upheld.
If so, Title 42 expulsions might finally end. But it's not a done deal yet.
The bipartisan (if shouty!) embrace of big-government nationalism ensures our populist moment won't end any time soon.
These days, he may run for president. His politics have changed.
A big part of Trump's appeal in 2016 was his forthright opposition to military interventionism. His record in office didn't match the rhetoric.
The last of the reelection campaign's defamation lawsuits against media outlets looks like it is headed for defeat, like all the others.
But it doesn't have to be the future of the GOP or the country.
The botched pursuit of the Russiagate story illustrates how the media shed credibility.
Expect a lot of harsh positioning on immigration and China.
"I think we need to just call this out on the bullshit it is."