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politics20 days ago•326 min saved

DNI’s Georgia visit raises scrutiny over intelligence’s role in elections

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended her presence at a Fulton County, Georgia FBI search of the 2020 ballots as coordinating intelligence on election security, but former officials and election-law experts say the DNI lacks law-enforcement authority for such operations, highlighting fears of blurring lines between domestic politics and intelligence and prompting calls for congressional testimony while the White House defends the move.

via CNN|

#dni #election-security #fbi-search

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Justice Department to seek grand jury indictment of John Bolton

The U.S. Justice Department is expected to seek a grand jury indictment of former National Security Adviser John Bolton for potential mishandling of classified information, following FBI searches of his properties and ongoing investigations, amid recent legal actions against other critics of President Trump.

via Reuters|

#classified-information #fbi-search #indictment

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

John Bolton Faces Scrutiny Amid FBI Investigation and Political Tensions

The investigation into former National Security Adviser John Bolton, focusing on mishandling classified information and emails possibly obtained from a foreign spy service, gained momentum under the Biden administration, with recent searches of his Maryland home and Washington office.

via The New York Times|

#biden-administration #classified-information #email-investigation

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

US Rule of Law Faces Critical Erosion

The article argues that the rule of law in the US is deteriorating, exemplified by the FBI's recent search at John Bolton's home, suggesting a shift towards a two-tiered justice system under Trump.

via Zeteo|

#fbi-search #john-bolton #politics

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

FBI Raids John Bolton Amid Trump-Bolton Tensions

Residents of Bethesda, Maryland, witnessed an FBI search of John Bolton's home, highlighting concerns over political retribution and the militarization of politics amid ongoing investigations into Bolton's disclosures in his 2020 book.

via CNN|

#bethesda #fbi-search #john-bolton

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Former Mar-a-Lago Worker Speaks Out on Moving Classified Documents in Trump Case"

A former Mar-a-Lago worker, identified as "Trump Employee 5" in an indictment, has come forward to describe moving boxes of materials onto Donald Trump's plane at the West Palm Beach airport, potentially related to the mishandling of classified documents. The worker, Brian Butler, stated in a CNN interview that he was unaware of the contents of the boxes and is willing to testify during a trial. The indictment alleges that Trump, along with two co-defendants, engaged in a scheme to delete security video at Mar-a-Lago and obstruct justice. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty, and the trial is expected to be delayed.

via NBC News|

#classified-documents #fbi-search #indictment

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

FBI Manhunt: NJ Suspect Sought in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

The FBI is conducting a search for Gregory Yetman, who was wanted for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots. Yetman, a former military police sergeant in the New Jersey National Guard, was seen in videos picking up a canister of pepper spray and spraying it towards Capitol police and protesters. Despite being identified and labeled as suspect #278 AFO, he had not been arrested or charged until now. The FBI is urging anyone with information on Yetman's whereabouts to come forward. Many individuals identified from photos and videos of the riots remain on the wanted list, and federal prosecutors have charged over 1,000 people in connection with the Capitol raid.

via USA TODAY|

#capitol-riot #crime #fbi-search

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Trump's Indictment Impact on GOP Nomination and Brand.

The possibility of an indictment for former President Donald Trump is uncharted territory, but it is unlikely to hurt his base of support. An indictment could energize his base, but it would reinforce some of the reasons other Republicans are reluctant to back him. Trump's weakness increases the downside risks for his candidacy, even if it plays out exactly the way the FBI raid did. The longer term is murky, with the possibility of a trial and even the possibility of conviction and imprisonment.

via The New York Times|

#donald-trump #fbi-search #indictment