EU leaders deflect Trump on Greenland and on tariffs

European leaders met Monday to discuss defense against Russia, but the focus shifted to the U.S. Donald Trump is dominating headlines with trade wars and threats, including against China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU. Trump has also refused to rule out military action to seize Greenland, part of Denmark. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the EU would respond firmly if Trump … Continue reading EU leaders deflect Trump on Greenland and on tariffs

Names of FBI agents who investigated Capitol riots to be handed over to Trump DOJ officials

FBI executives considered resisting a Justice Department order to release the names of agents involved in Capitol riot cases but ultimately complied. The FBI’s legal team determined that the Trump administration’s demand was lawful and that refusal was not an option. The FBI Agents Association and former FBI Director William Webster condemned the removal of eight senior officials, warning it endangered investigations and national security. … Continue reading Names of FBI agents who investigated Capitol riots to be handed over to Trump DOJ officials

DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office

The Justice Department is evaluating how to close two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, in accordance with the longstanding policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. Despite special counsel Jack Smith’s recent actions in the cases related to January 6 and classified documents, DOJ officials now acknowledge that no trial is feasible in the near future due to legal complications. With Trump’s … Continue reading DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office

Giuliani ordered to turn over his N.Y. apartment and valuables to the former Georgia election workers

A federal judge in New York has ordered Rudy Giuliani to transfer his luxury apartment and various valuables to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, whom he defamed. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Giuliani must relinquish personal property, including cash accounts, jewelry, and his $5.7 million Madison Avenue co-op, within seven days. This decision follows a defamation … Continue reading Giuliani ordered to turn over his N.Y. apartment and valuables to the former Georgia election workers