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Federal contractor faces death penalty on charges for spying and sending US government secrets to Ethiopia

The 50-year-old, originally from Ethiopia, was arrested last month and could face the death penalty if convicted of espionage

The Independent UK

“Hillbilly Elegy” senator hardens block on a confirmation vote for new U.S. attorney in Chicago

Sens. Dick Durbin and Chuck Schumer sharply criticized both Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, who has been preventing a vote on April Perry and three other U.S. attorney nominees, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who has been holding up military promotions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hunter Biden sues the IRS over tax disclosures after agent testimony

Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, arguing that two agents violated his right to privacy when they publicly aired his tax information as they pressed claims that a federal investigation of him had been improperly handled

The Independent UK

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Who is Jack Smith: The special prosecutor who could take down Trump

Department of Justice veteran has prosecuted corrupt politicians in the US and war crimes internationally. Now he is focused on Trump and his inner circle, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

Ohio Republican senator will block confirmation vote for next U.S. attorney in Chicago

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, best known as the author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” said he will put all Department of Justice nominees on hold because of his objection to Pentagon abortion policy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris.

The Independent UK

Shuttered EPA investigation could’ve brought 'meaningful reform' in Cancer Alley, documents show

Environmental advocates and residents of the Louisiana chemical corridor known as Cancer Alley have spent decades calling for change in the way industrial activity is regulated there

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Republicans demand ransom to free Trump

A government shutdown over something that will make no difference is a perfect illustration of the Republican Party

Salon

Who is Jack Smith: The special prosecutor who could take down Trump

Department of Justice veteran has prosecuted corrupt politicians in the US and war crimes internationally. Now he is focused on Trump and his inner circle, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

New poll spells big trouble for Trump after charges in Georgia case

Half of all Americans say former president should go to prison if convicted in federal election subversion case

The Independent UK

Tribal Ballot Measure To Legalize Marijuana In North Carolina

Voters in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will decide on a recreational marijuana measure on September 7th.

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Tribal ballot measure to legalize marijuana in North Carolina

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Former US attorney general says Trump should ‘serve time’ if convicted

Growing number of US legal experts say holding Trump accountable for Jan 6 is necessary

The Independent UK

What is the abortion case in front of the US supreme court right now?

On Tuesday the justices heard oral arguments on a rightwing effort to roll back access to a key abortion pill

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The Independent UK

House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Snyder to the DOJ for investigation

The ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform is asking the Republican chair in charge to refer former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to the Department of Justice for lying under oath

Salon

MAGA furious Hillary "laughing" at Trump

The former president's daughter-in-law argued that Clinton's emails were a bigger scandal than election conspiracy

Salon

AOC pushes for Clarence Thomas probe

After more and more instances of Thomas accepting lavish gifts from donors, it's become a larger ethics issue

The Guardian - US

AOC leads call for federal ethics investigation into Clarence Thomas

Democrats make demand in letter to attorney general Merrick Garland and condemn judge’s ‘blatant disregard for judicial ethics’

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Broadcasting & Cable

Laura Jarrett Named ‘Saturday Today’ Co-Anchor

Will anchor with Peter Alexander starting September 9

WEKU

Paramount sells Simon & Schuster to private investment firm

Paramount Global has sold Simon & Schuster to the private equity firm KKR. The deal comes nearly a year after the Department of Justice blocked Penguin Random House from acquiring Simon & Schuster.

The Independent UK

Indictment ignored, Trump barely a mention, as GOP candidates pitch Iowa voters to challenge him

Republican candidates for president are trying to present themselves as Donald Trump alternatives without acknowledging the GOP frontrunner and the new federal criminal charges against him

The Independent UK

Trump calls for Senate to save him from indictment as he claims Democrats ‘have something on Mitch McConnell’

Ex-president calls for Senate to interfere in DoJ’s prosecutions while inflaming intra-party tensions

The Independent UK

Trump attacks ‘delusional’ Pence over key role in election indictment: ‘Gone to the dark side’

Donald Trump attacked his former vice president who is named extensively in his most recent federal indictment

WEKU

GOP hopeful Asa Hutchinson is optimistic that Trump's grip on party will loosen

The former Arkansas governor and 2024 presidential candidate who is critical of the former president is struggling in the polls. He sees voters not dwelling on Trump but focused on other issues.

The Independent UK

Trump and allies boost calls for Justice Dept. takeover in new attack on democratic institutions

This week's charges against former President Donald Trump for trying to remain in power despite losing the 2020 election have highlighted a new worry about American democracy — increasing calls by Trump and his allies for more control of federal prosecutions

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