Trump shares threatening fan-made video
Donald Trump has begged Congress to help save him from his escalating legal troubles as his potential indictment on criminal charges related to January 6 looms.
In a video message on Tuesday, the former president pleaded with lawmakers to investigate what he falsely claims is “retribution” for “winning” the 2020 election and “election interference regarding the 2024 presidential election”.
“Congress, if you will, please investigate the political witch hunts against me currently being brought by the corrupt DOJ and FBI, who are totally out of control,” he says.
Mr Trump has gone on the attack over the federal grand jury investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
In one of the clearest signs Mr Trump could face federal charges in the case, he said last week that he had received a letter saying he is a target of a grand jury investigation.
Court documents revealed on Monday that former New York City Police Department commissioner Bernie Kerik, who collected spurious evidence of alleged voter fraud and manipulation for Mr Trump’s campaign, has agreed to turn over hundreds of documents to the DOJ as part of its probe.
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ICYMI: Trump begs Congress to help save him from his legal troubles
Former President Donald Trump released a video message through his 2024 presidential campaign, asking Congress to investigate the “witch hunts” against him.
Mr Trump said – without evidence, as usual – the legal challenges against him were brought by the “corrupt DOJ and FBI,” adding that the “continuing saga is retribution against me for winning.”
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 22:30
Watch: DeSantis would consider pardoning Trump to move country on
…and yes, he misspeaks and says Nixon pardoned Ford.
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 22:15
Recap: Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to two tax charges after court chaos
Federal prosecutors and attorneys for President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden have settled on a deal for the lawyer and lobbyist turned artist to plead guilty to tax misdemeanour charges and enter into a diversion programme on a gun-related charge, but the judge overseeing the case wants more information before accepting the deal.
US District Judge Maryellen Noreika has ordered attorneys from both sides to file briefs with the court on a provision of the agreement which she had questioned because it raised separation of powers concerns, or modify the agreement to exclude the provision she questioned.
Andrew Feinberg has the details.
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 22:00
Watch: Trump claims DoJ and FBI are ‘grave threat to our democracy’
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 21:45
Musk’s Twitter bans ad showing Republican interrupting couple in bedroom
According to the Progress Action Fund, which aims to defeat Republicans in red states, the platform “has censored” its account as well as the ad, called “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom.” In addition, the platform has “placed a ‘Search Ban’ and a ‘Search Suggestion Ban’ on the account.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, the account did not show up on the social media platform, yet the ad could still be seen on X through retweets from other accounts.
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 21:31
Democrat issues bid to censure Marjorie Taylor Greene
Trump-favourite Marjorie Taylor Greene has tired out just about everybody in the House — except Kevin McCarthy — with her bomb-throwing and embrace of conspiratorial misinformation.
This week, fresh off being booted from the far-right House Freedom Caucus for attacking other members, the Georgia firebrand is facing a new resolution aimed at organising her formal censure by the House of Representatives.
John Bowden reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 21:23
Watch: Gaetz and DHS Sec Mayorkas clash at immigration hearing
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 21:15
Profile: Jack Smith — The former war crimes prosecutor coming for Trump
Jack Smith, the experienced war crimes prosecutor who unveiled an unprecedented federal indictment against former US president Donald Trump, is no stranger to high-profile probes of public figures.
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 21:00
Hunter Biden conditions of release: No alcohol, drugs, or firearms
Hunter Biden’s conditions of release include: he must not consume alcohol or prohibited drugs, or possess a firearm, must submit to random drug tests as required, must actively seek employment and not violate any laws.
Oliver O’Connell26 July 2023 20:51