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Trump's Declassification Claims Are Implausible and Irrelevant

The potential crimes that the FBI is investigating do not hinge on the current classification status of the records that…

Reason

The FBI Regains Access to Mar-a-Lago Documents That Trump Claims He Mentally Declassified

Even if Trump did declassify those records, the 11th Circuit says, he "has not identified any reason that he is…

Reason

Trump dug his own hole: He's in deep

Trump and his lawyers keep making things worse, and he's now the DOJ's target: The irony is dark, but delicious

Salon

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Trump’s bid for ‘special master’ in Mar-a-Lago search case drags on as judge delays ruling

A federal judge in Florida declined to rule from the bench Thursday after hearing arguments on former President Donald Trump’s…

Tribune News Service

Two Trump lawyers could be witnesses or targets in FBI investigation

Christina Bobb and Evan Corcoran face scrutiny over their communications with the justice department, legal experts say

The Guardian - US

Who is Trump attorney Christina Bobb? Former far-right OAN anchor now at centre of Mar-a-Lago probe

Justice Department suggests ex-president’s counsel may have committed obstruction

The Independent UK

Donald Trump ‘likely concealed classified files’ at Mar-a-Lago, says the FBI

US justice department said an FBI investigation was likely obstructed by either Trump or his associates

Evening Standard

DOJ indicates Trump’s demand for special master may be too late

The department said only a “limited set” of Mar-a-Lago documents were potentially privileged. And it appears to have sidestepped his…

Politico

Trump shares Graham's warning of "riots"

Trump is “essentially threatening the country with violence if the laws are applied to him," George Conway says

Salon

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Trump search affidavit details timeline of FBI’s records probe

The redacted FBI affidavit used to get a search warrant for Donald Trump’s Florida resort leaves some questions unanswered about…

Tribune News Service

The Redacted Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit Sheds Light on the FBI's Concerns and Trump's Defense

There are still lingering questions about the former president's criminal liability and the threat posed by the documents he kept.

Reason

Documents at Mar-a-Lago Could Compromise Human Intelligence Sources, Redacted Affidavit Says

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department asked to search former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence after retrieving an initial batch of…

The New York Times

Trump stash retrieved from Mar-a-Lago runs to hundreds of classified files

Records show US government has retrieved highly sensitive materials from former president on three separate occasions

The Guardian - US

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Trump Had More Than 300 Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago

The initial batch of documents retrieved by the National Archives from former President Donald Trump in January included more than…

The New York Times

If We See an Expurgated Version of the Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit, What Will It Tell Us?

Although U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart is inclined to unseal the document, redactions demanded by the Justice Department could make…

Reason

US government given a week to offer up affidavit details on Donald Trump classified files raid

A federal judge yesterday ordered the US Justice Department to put forward proposed redactions as he committed to making public…

Irish Independent

Judge orders Justice Department to prepare Trump affidavit redactions, leans toward disclosure

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Florida said Thursday he is likely to order the release of a key court…

McClatchy Washington Bureau

DOJ says release of Mar-a-Lago affidavit would harm ongoing criminal probe

Feds are worried about witnesses and threats to the FBI if more details are released from the search warrant.

Politico

Trump lawyer told DoJ all classified material at Mar-a-Lago had been returned in June, report says

Former president reaches out to attorney general to say country is “on fire” over Florida estate raid

The Independent UK

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How Trump's Interactions With FBI Went From Sweet To Sour: WSJ Report Details

Interactions between former President Donald Trump’s team and the Federal Bureau of Investigation reportedly began on a cordial note but turned…

Benzinga

US Justice Department asks court to make warrant granted before Trump raid public

The US Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate…

Irish Independent

Merrick Garland’s press conference on the Trump FBI search could’ve been a email

AG Garland finally spoke on the FBI’s search at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, but he didn’t reveal much.

Mic

Is Trump being investigated over national security concerns under the Espionage Act?

Potential criminal violations could be more severe than simple breach of records law

The Independent UK