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"Trump Special Counsel Investigations Exceed $9 Million in Costs"
politics2 years ago

"Trump Special Counsel Investigations Exceed $9 Million in Costs"

Special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump, including efforts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling of classified records, have cost over $9 million in the first five months. The expenditure statements reveal that the investigations directly cost $5.4 million, with additional expenses for personnel compensation, contractual services, and investigative matters. Smith's team is also investigating the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol attack and efforts to overturn the election. The disclosure also includes information on the investigations of special counsel Robert Hur and former special counsel John Durham.

Washington's New Chief Judge to Oversee Secret Trump Proceedings
politics2 years ago

Washington's New Chief Judge to Oversee Secret Trump Proceedings

James "Jeb" Boasberg, an appointee of Democratic President Barack Obama, becomes the new chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, inheriting oversight of secret proceedings involving special counsel criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents and efforts by him and his allies to undo his 2020 election loss. Boasberg will have sole discretion over sealed federal grand jury proceedings and will immediately take over responsibility for handling certain issues that may arise in the special counsel investigations involving Trump.

Washington's New Chief Judge to Oversee Secret Trump Proceedings
politics2 years ago

Washington's New Chief Judge to Oversee Secret Trump Proceedings

James "Jeb" Boasberg becomes the new chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, taking over from Judge Beryl Howell. As chief judge, Boasberg will have sole discretion over sealed federal grand jury proceedings, including those involving special counsel criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents and efforts to undo his 2020 election loss. Boasberg, who has served on the court since 2011, is well-prepared to handle the cases and lead the court through the intense scrutiny any indictment would bring, according to fellow judges and his former law clerks.