Trump Deploys Justice Dept. to Scrutinize Ex-Officials and Perceived Foes
A presidential decree instructing the Justice Department to scrutinize whether a former official broke the law crosses a new line.
It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
A presidential decree instructing the Justice Department to scrutinize whether a former official broke the law crosses a new line.
In the Trump era, the definition of an official secret depends on whatever works best for the president.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who disclosed war plans in a Signal group with a journalist, condemned Mrs. Clinton’s actions in November 2016.
The tally of names read like President Trump’s enemies list of people who opposed him, from Letitia James to Liz Cheney.
Experts have warned that the president’s efforts threaten the ability of lawyers to do their jobs and private citizens to obtain legal counsel.
The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.
President Trump stripped Perkins Coie of access to federal buildings and personnel, citing its work for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. The firm hired Williams & Connolly, which is skilled in fighting the government, to represent it.
Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.
Kash Patel, Donald J. Trump’s choice to run the bureau, has made a series of spurious assertions about the Russia, Jan. 6 and classified documents inquiries.
There were Proud Boys, billionaires, stiletto heels, cowboy hats, the Village People, icy cold and happy Canadians at President Trump’s inaugural.