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Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department

The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly focused on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the election

The Independent UK

White House to host attorneys to discuss abortion access

Attorney General Merrick Garland will headline a White House event that will bring together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abortions

The Independent UK

OK, Merrick Garland: Time to do your job

These hearings have been devastating for Donald Trump. But a big question remains: Will there be consequences?

Salon

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Commentary: Garland doesn’t lie — the Justice Department is targeting Trump

The report Tuesday from The Washington Post that the Department of Justice’s insurrection investigation is focusing on the conduct of former President Donald Trump was important and reassuring, but it was not particularly surprising.

Los Angeles Times

First Thing: DoJ investigators dig into Trump’s role in January 6

Garland promises ‘justice without fear or favor’ as investigators specifically question witnesses about ex-president’s involvement. Plus, McDonald’s burger ingredient on sale for $6,000

The Guardian - UK

US Attorney General hints at prosecuting Trump over Capitol riot

The US attorney general has given his clearest indication yet that Donald Trump could be prosecuted for his alleged role in attempting to overthrow the 2020 presidential election result.

Evening Standard

DOJ investigators asking witnesses about Trump and examining aides' phone records, reports say

This would mark a major escalation in the DOJ's probe, though there's no suggestion Trump is an investigation target.

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Trump efforts to create fake electors probed by US prosecutors

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is using a grand jury in Washington to investigate efforts by former President Donald Trump and his inner circle to create false electors and pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy offers GOP agenda preview with goal to 'lock in' a conservative majority

WASHINGTON — Before former President Donald Trump stepped onstage for his first speech in Washington since leaving the White House, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was at the same venue talking up the prospects of winning an enduring Republican majority in November.

Tribune News Service

Garland promises ‘justice without fear or favor’ as DoJ digs into Trump’s January 6 role

Investigators have specifically questioned witnesses about ex-president’s involvement in the insurrection, reports say

The Guardian - US

US attorney general hints Trump could be criminally charged over effort to stop transfer of power

Justice Department’s Jan 6 case is currently in front of grand jury

The Independent UK

McCarthy offers GOP agenda preview ahead of Trump’s return to Washington - Roll Call

Ahead of Trump’s first speech in the capital since leaving office, McCarthy said the GOP will start rolling out its agenda on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Prosecutor finds Trump cover-up evidence

New video shows White House tried to make it seem like Trump "had not engaged in a coup," Andrew Weissmann says

Salon

As Jan. 6 panel pauses, the U.S. faces a fourth fall of Trump (with a fifth in view)

Even if the January 6 investigation had wrapped this week, the former president would still be looming over the fall landscape like a rising harvest moon.

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Tribune News Service

Fake electors may provide easiest path for DOJ to charge Trump

As Congressional hearings into Jan. 6 pause for an August break, the focus turns to the U.S. Justice Department, which must decide whether to prosecute former President Donald Trump.

The Hindu

U.S. Capitol riot probe slams Trump inaction, urges accountability

Committee chairman Bennie Thompson said Mr. Trump ‘recklessly blazed a path of lawlessness and corruption’ as he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. election

The Independent UK

Jan. 6 probes: What's next for Congress, criminal cases

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has wrapped up its public hearings — each featuring revelatory details about the day of violence itself or the weeks of efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election

ABC News

January 6 committee hearing reveals what Donald Trump was doing — and not doing — during the Capitol riot

Over seven hearings, the January 6 committee has weaved its shocking findings with surprise witness testimony, building towards the series finale, dubbed the "187 Minutes Hearing". Here's what we learned.

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Reuters

U.S. Attorney General, Mexican counterpart discuss extradition of captured drug lord

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke by phone with his Mexican counterpart Alejandro Gertz Manero Thursday afternoon regarding the extradition of Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement.

WEKU

How prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine compares to hunting Nazis

Eli Rosenbaum spent his career hunting down Nazis after World War II. Now, he will use those skills to seek out war criminals in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: There is a gap in the evidence we've seen against Trump. We have to rely on the DOJ to fill it

The criticism of the Department of Justice continues to grow: Detractors see the department as too far behind the Jan. 6 committee. They want to know why Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Justice Department have yet to come forward with a serious criminal charge against Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Jan. 6 panel probes Trump's 187 minutes as Capitol attacked

The House Jan. 6 committee will hold its final hearing of the summer in prime time

Salon

Trump 2024: King of the con's last act

The master showman of politics wants another turn on center stage. Mock him if you want — but don't bet against him

The Independent UK

Merrick Garland’s private DOJ memo prompts outrage: ‘Nothing will happen to Trump’

‘Garland if you want to be neutral, political activity would have no bearing whatsoever on your work’ said DC Police Officer Daniel Hodges

Salon

Garland memo to DOJ came from Bill Barr

The memo cites Bill Barr's demand to flag the AG if Justice Department is investigating a presidential candidate

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