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Jun 22 2023
News
Moore questions Special Counsel Durham on Trump-Russia investigation,…
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) questioned Special Counsel John Durham during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the FBI’s investigation of alleged Russian collusion by the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. Moore was particularly interested in the FBI’s failure to provide exculpatory evidence to the Trump campaign and asked about the FBI continuing their collusion
1819 News
May 18 2017
Perspectives Blog
Special Counsel Appointed
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to be the special counsel overseeing the investigation into any links between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. The appointment has been praised by Democrats and many Republicans. However, some wonder if this will just add to the political theater and distract from more important issues, and the White John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Aug 15 2023
News
Special counsel David Weiss says Hunter Biden’s plea deal is not binding
Newly appointed special counsel David Weiss said the plea deal Hunter Biden struck with federal prosecutors is not binding, as Biden’s lawyers had previously argued. In a court filing Tuesday, Weiss said the deal to resolve a felony related to possession of a firearm wasn’t approved by a probation officer and “it never went into effect,” per CNN. Biden’s lawyers in a separate court filing
Deseret News
Jul 21 2023
News
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp contacted by special counsel in election probe
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was contacted by special counsel Jack Smith's office as it investigates efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results, a spokesperson for the governor confirmed on Friday. "I can confirm our office has been contacted by Jack Smith’s office," Andrew Isenhour said in a statement, declining to provide further comment. The
NBC News (Online)
Aug 14 2023
News
Karine Jean-Pierre Responds To Appointment Of Special Counsel In Hunter Biden Investigation
The White House responded to the appointment of a special counsel in the investigation into Hunter Biden on Monday, saying President Joe Biden “loves his son” and that the White House “hasn’t been involved.” Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss — the federal prosecutor leading the federal investigation into Hunter Biden — as special counsel on Friday. Weiss was appointed by
The Daily Caller
Aug 13 2023
News
Cruz Slams Garland Over Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Case
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation — after Weiss agreed to a highly controversial plea deal that was later rejected by a federal judge. Cruz made the remarks during a Sunday interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures” where
The Daily Wire
Jun 16 2023
Analysis
In Trump Prosecution, Special Counsel Seeks to Avoid Distracting Fights
Jonathan Goodman, the magistrate judge assigned to handle Donald J. Trump’s arraignment, did something of a double take during the proceeding on Tuesday, when the Justice Department offered the former president a bond deal that was not merely lenient but imposed virtually no restrictions on him at all.
Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing the prosecution for the department, opted
New York Times (News)
Aug 13 2023
News
Chairmen Investigating Hunter Biden Share Their Thoughts on Hunter Biden Special Counsel
On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland, who ignored questions afterwards, announced that Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss had been appointed as a Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. Weiss had been investigating and brought charges against Hunter for tax and gun charges, but had caused considerable confusion about his authority in bringing charges. Hunter had also been given a
Townhall
Jul 18 2023
News
Special Counsel's Jan. 6 Target Letter to Trump Mentions Conspiracy, Tampering
The special counsel’s letter to Donald Trump related to Jan. 6 listed the federal statutes under which Trump is expected to be charged, including conspiracy, obstruction, and civil rights violations, according to a source with knowledge of the contents of the target letter. Special counsel Jack Smith sent the letter to Trump on Sunday, informing him he was a target of the Justice Department.
RollingStone.com
Aug 12 2023
News
Biden repeatedly claimed Hunter did 'nothing wrong' prior to special counsel appointment
President Biden has repeatedly defended his son Hunter amid a wave of legal troubles, saying multiple times that he was confident his son has done "nothing wrong" prior to the Justice Department's appointment of a special counsel to further investigate the matter. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, as
Fox News (Online News)