Millions of Americans took to the streets yesterday in no kings events across the country to protest President Trump's authoritarian power grabs. The events brought together people from all backgrounds and across the political spectrum, including at least one former White House lawyer for preser then former President Trump. Joining us now is Tai Cobb.He was a lawyer for the during the president's first term. He's evolved from managing the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into allegations o ...

As the Justice Department presses charges against some of Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies, the former prosecutor who built two criminal cases against the president is back on his radar https://t.co/0CGP1TUoBt ...

John Bolton just made his first court appearance pleading not guilty to charges alleging that he mishandled classified information. Comes after he surrendered to authorities earlier this morning. Just yesterday, Bolton, now a prominent critic of President Trump, was indicted by a federal grand jury.He's charged with eight counts of transmission of national defense information and 10 counts of unlawful retention of that information, 18 counts in all. Let's go right to our senior legal correspondent, Laura Ja ...

Indictment Details - John Bolton, former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on two charges: transmission of national defense information and retention of national defense information [42][43] - There are 18 counts related to these offenses, suggesting multiple documents are involved [53] - The indictment describes documents revealing intelligence about future attacks by an adversarial group in another country and liaison partners sharing sensitive information with the US intelligence community [56] - The indictment is 26 pages long [59] Legal and Procedural Aspects - The investigation into Bolton began under the first Trump administration, continued into the Biden administration, was dropped, and then reopened in the second Trump term [15][17] - A judge found probable cause to issue a search warrant for Bolton's home, indicating a belief that a crime had been committed [16] - The Justice Department has experience with classified documents investigations across multiple administrations [29][30] - The standard for prosecutors in these cases is to determine the person's intent and level of knowing, distinguishing between incidental mishandling and deliberate actions [34][35] Political Context - Bolton's indictment is the third against individuals described as political adversaries of President Trump [5] - President Trump publicly called for the Justice Department to investigate several individuals, including Bolton [6] - Legal experts suggest that the indictments align with President Trump's campaign promises of retribution [60][62] - The president has publicly expressed negative opinions about John Bolton [8]

Breaking: John Bolton has been indicted. The former national security adviser is the latest Trump critic to face prosecution by the Justice Department. https://t.co/VDdv7Co0jR ...

Justice Department is expected to ask a grand jury today to indict former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, sources tell CNN. https://t.co/sy07ub0R8U ...

Investigations & Legal Aspects - Special Counsel Jack Smith defends his team's integrity and competence in the investigations of Donald Trump, refuting claims of political motivation [1][2][3] - The Special Counsel's office emphasizes that the facts in the Trump classified documents case were "starkly different" from the Biden case, citing "tons of evidence of willfulness" and obstructive conduct [5] - The Special Counsel's office asserts it followed Justice Department rules in obtaining senators' calling records [7] Justice Department & Political Climate - Jack Smith criticizes the potential politicization of the Justice Department, particularly under the Trump administration, and defends public servants from demonization [7][8][9] - The Justice Department views the discussion of war plans on Signal as a serious national security risk that warranted a criminal investigation [7] - The Justice Department emphasizes the public's entitlement to a speedy trial and resolution of significant questions, justifying the decision to move forward with prosecutions [6]

Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis - The report highlights a "Trump Republican shutdown" and emphasizes Democrats' willingness to negotiate to reopen the government and address the Republican healthcare crisis [3] - The report mentions Republicans canceled votes for multiple weeks, indicating disarray and unwillingness to address the crisis they allegedly created [3][4] - The report points out potential consequences of Republican actions, including the "largest cut to Medicaid in American history" and the closure of healthcare facilities [5] - The report states that tens of millions of Americans could face dramatically increased healthcare premiums, co-pays, and deductibles due to the refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits [5] - The report claims that 93% of people benefiting from Affordable Care Act tax credits make $63,000 or less annually [11] - The report mentions a scenario where a couple making $88,000 per year could see their health insurance costs rise from $8,000 to $24,000 annually if tax credits expire [11][12] - The report indicates that the healthcare issue is a major point of contention in negotiations, with Democrats emphasizing its importance and some Republicans deeming it "extraneous" [14][15] - The report mentions that the average family will pay from $900 to $1,000 more a month in terms of their insurance [76] - The report indicates that an elderly couple, 55 years old, making $80,000, say $40,000 each a couple, you pay $25,000 more for your health insurance [77] Immigration Enforcement & Civil Liberties - The report raises concerns about the use of force by ICE agents, citing videos showing aggressive interactions with individuals and bystanders [24][25][26][27][28][29] - The report highlights incidents of ICE agents using tear gas in public areas and allegedly arresting a journalist [27][29][30] - The report suggests that ICE agents are demanding individuals prove their citizenship, raising concerns about civil liberties [37][38][39] - The report mentions claims that it is illegal to dox ICE agents, but clarifies that posting their identities online is not illegal unless it involves threats [40][41] - The report indicates that public approval of Trump's handling of immigration and the force used by ICE is declining, potentially due to the circulation of videos showing ICE actions [46] Political Climate & Justice Department - The report mentions the indictment of New York State Attorney General Leticia James and suggests it is a "malicious prosecution" driven by Donald Trump's "revenge tour" [19][20][21] - The report claims that Trump has weaponized the Justice Department, using it as a "personal attack dog," which is characteristic of dictatorships [92][93] - The report alleges that Trump replaced a prosecutor who refused to pursue the case against Leticia James, indicating political interference [94][96][97] - The report mentions that a university professor fled to Spain after receiving death threats following Trump's characterization of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization [56][57] - The report describes Antifa as a loose, decentralized term for a movement opposing fascism, and argues that it is being used by the right to demonize a wide range of left-leaning causes and protesters [58][64][65][66][67][68]

On Thursday, federal prosecutors indicted your and my state's attorney general, Leticia James, for alleged mortgage fraud. Criminal charges against former national secretary John Bolton could come as early as next week. You've said this is what tyranny looks like.Can you explain that. >> Yes. They have made the Justice Department, which under every other president, Democrat or Republican, pursued the law and and went after people who broke the law, they have made it into Trump's personal attack dog.That is ...

We begin this morning with the Department of Justice going full steam ahead in Donald Trump's relentless retribution campaign now potentially on the verge of bringing charges against a third person on Trump's enemies list. MSNBC reports that criminal charges against former Trump national security adviser John Bolton could come as soon as next week. A grand jury in Maryland has been hearing evidence for several weeks related to claims that Bolton improperly kept classified national security information in hi ...