So last year, the former CEO of Fat Brands Incorporated, the parent company of a restaurant chain called Fatburger, a guy named Andrew Weiderhorn, was indicted in what federal prosecutors alleged was a $47 million sham loan scheme. A few months later, Fat Brands Incorporated gave Trump's inaugural fund $100,000. And then yesterday, the Justice Department dropped the charges against Andrew Weerhorn.Funny how the timeline of all of that worked out, isn't it. Now, I should note that Andrew Weederhorn denies th ...

Concerns Regarding Judicial Impartiality and Political Influence - Allegations suggest Judge Emil Boie may have prioritized the president's political agenda over legal principles, raising concerns about impartiality [1] - Confirmation of Emil Boie is seen by some as enforcing attacks on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its employees, with whistleblowers alleging destruction of constitutional principles [6] Whistleblower Protection and Treatment - Concerns exist regarding the protection of whistleblowers and the seriousness with which their concerns are being taken by the Senate and Senator Chuck Grassley's office [7] - One whistleblower publicly shared their complaint with supporting documents, while another kept their complaint secret to avail themselves of whistleblower protections [3][4] - There are claims that the Justice Department Inspector General (IG) initially lost a whistleblower complaint, even after receiving proof of delivery [4][5] Potential Circumvention of Legal Norms - Concerns are raised about the potential for the Attorney General to circumvent US Attorneys by delegating their functions to other officers or employees within the Department of Justice [9][10] - The acting US attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Haba, faces a legal challenge regarding the validity of her appointment [7] - The brief suggests the Attorney General can delegate functions ordinarily served by a US attorney to any other officer, employee, or agency of the Department of Justice, potentially bypassing Senate-confirmed officials [10][11] Political Dynamics and Recourse - The vote for Boie indicates a shift where the Justice Department and the White House are perceived as closer, diminishing the post-Watergate independence [14] - Democrats may find it difficult to challenge judicial nominees, as evidenced by the vote for Boie despite concerns [13][14][15]

Political Commentary & Justice System - The discussion revolves around the release of the Epstein files and accusations that the current administration is protecting the powerful while harming the "underdog" [1][2] - There are concerns about potential abuse of power and a perceived two-tiered justice system, with different rules for the president and others [3][5] - Concerns are raised about the weaponization of the Justice Department and the potential for politically motivated charges [6][8] - The judiciary is seen as a check on power, with some judges upholding the law despite pressure [11] Political Rhetoric & Distraction - Accusations are made that the president uses racist and discriminatory tactics, including "dog whistles," to distract from his agenda and polarize the public [15] - The president's attacks on figures like Obama, Beyonce, and Oprah are viewed as deliberate distractions and potential incitements [12][13] - The administration is accused of prioritizing its own interests and dismantling protections for ordinary citizens [16] Congressional Dynamics - Democrats in Congress are portrayed as standing up to the administration and trying to reveal information, while Republicans are accused of protecting the president [10][11] - There is frustration with the lack of accountability and the perceived inability to stop the president's actions [7][8]

In bringing the Justice Department under his thumb, Donald Trump is not just heeding his own druthers. He is also fulfilling a long-cherished conservative theory about the constitutional system https://t.co/0bMJ21b35b ...

Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Galain Maxwell is speaking with the Justice Department again today. >> Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch said the two spoke for several hours yesterday and that he's looking to learn more about Epstein's criminal conduct. Here's what Maxwell's attorney said on his way into the federal courthouse.>> We just ask that folks look at what she has to say with an open mind and that's what Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch has promised us. uh everything she says can be corroborated an ...

Let's bring in NBC News White House correspondent Monica Alba. And here with me in New York, NBC's national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter and MSNBC legal analyst, former assistant Manhattan District Attorney Katherine Christian. Monica, as we continue to monitor the president's remarks, what else are we hearing from him and what's expected on day two of Maxwell's questioning.Well, that's exactly the question that I posed to the president a couple of minutes ago, Anna, because tha ...

The Epstein uproar has revealed an unexpected danger—for the president—of a Justice Department that seems partisan https://t.co/l6zd1qKnaT ...

A Republican-led House committee subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress next month just minutes before a report that Justice Department officials informed Trump that his name appears in documents related to the case https://t.co/A0DncxtomD ...

Kind of a dramatic scene at the US attorney's office in New Jersey yesterday as the attorney general stepped in after interim US attorney Alina Haba was replaced there in New Jersey. Haba, former personal lawyer for the president, was removed from her post by a panel of New Jersey federal judges, but then the Trump administration intervened. So Lisa, this was an interim position of I think 120 days.Exactly. Right. >> It's time for it to be over and her to go away.And that's the case the judge has made here. ...

The Justice Department’s decision to send Trump appointee Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to interview Ghislaine Maxwell in prison. Legal expert Lisa Rubin tells #MorningJoe the move is “beyond unusual” and “reeks of something untoward.” For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.msnbc.com/ » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msnbc » Subscribe to MSNBC on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@msnbc » Subscribe to MSNBC on Instagram https://www ...