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politics3 days ago•8 min saved

Trump’s Justice Department Faces Internal Collapse as New Targets Emerge

President Donald Trump is pursuing two new political targets: former aide Cassidy Hutchinson and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The Justice Department is seeking to charge Hutchinson with lying to Congress regarding her 2021 testimony, while a White House committee is investigating Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. These moves follow a pattern of failed legal actions against political opponents, including previous attempts to remove Cook and indict other officials. While the DOJ faces internal resistance and staff departures, the administration continues to leverage federal power to pressure adversaries, despite previous Supreme Court blocks and grand jury refusals to indict.

via Slate|

#cassidy-hutchinson #doj #donald-trump

politics3 days ago•5 min saved

DOJ Pursues Perjury Charges Against Jan. 6 Witness Cassidy Hutchinson

The Justice Department is weighing perjury and obstruction charges against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for her 2022 testimony regarding President Trump's actions on January 6. Prosecutors are comparing her congressional testimony with later interviews to special counsel Jack Smith, citing discrepancies and lack of corroboration from the Secret Service. The case is being handled by the Civil Rights Division rather than local prosecutors, a move critics view as politically motivated. A grand jury has heard evidence, but an indictment is not expected before the 2026 midterm elections.

via WIRED|

#cassidy-hutchinson #civil-rights-division #doj

politics4 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ Civil Rights Division Pursues Grand Jury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony

Federal prosecutors are presenting evidence to a grand jury to potentially charge former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson with lying to Congress regarding her 2022 testimony on the January 6 Capitol attack. The case is being handled by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division rather than the local U.S. Attorney’s office, a move critics view as politically motivated. While no final decision on charges has been made, the investigation stems from a referral by Republican lawmakers and focuses on discrepancies between Hutchinson’s account of President Trump’s actions and sworn testimony from Secret Service agents.

via Fox News|

#cassidy-hutchinson #civil-rights-division #grand-jury

politics4 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ Civil Rights Division presents evidence to grand jury in probe of Cassidy Hutchinson

The Justice Department has presented evidence to a federal grand jury regarding former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, focusing on allegations that she lied to Congress about events surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The probe is being led by the Civil Rights Division rather than local prosecutors, a move critics view as part of a broader pattern of using federal resources against political opponents. While the grand jury has heard evidence, no final decision on criminal charges has been made, and additional testimony may be presented in the coming weeks.

via The Washington Post|

#cassidy-hutchinson #doj-civil-rights-division #grand-jury

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DOJ Civil Rights Division Pursues Indictment of Jan. 6 Witness Cassidy Hutchinson

Federal prosecutors are presenting evidence to a grand jury to potentially indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for lying to Congress regarding her 2022 testimony about the January 6 Capitol attack. The case is being handled by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division rather than the local U.S. Attorney’s Office, a move that has drawn scrutiny. Hutchinson testified that President Trump attempted to grab the steering wheel of his SUV to join supporters marching to the Capitol, a claim contradicted by his Secret Service driver. The investigation was referred by Republican lawmakers and is part of a broader pattern of the Trump administration using federal resources against political adversaries.

via CBS News|

#cassidy-hutchinson #civil-rights-division #doj

politics5 days ago

DOJ Civil Rights Division Moves to Indict Former Trump Aide Cassidy Hutchinson

The Department of Justice is seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former senior aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, for allegedly lying to Congress. Hutchinson, who served as a key witness for the House Select Committee on January 6, is now the target of an investigation by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division. The move marks a significant escalation in the administration’s legal actions against figures associated with the 2021 Capitol breach.

via The Guardian|

#cassidy-hutchinson #congress #doj

politics5 days ago•388 min saved

DOJ Civil Rights Division moves to indict Jan. 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson

The Justice Department is seeking to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for lying to Congress regarding her testimony about President Trump's actions on January 6, 2021. The case is being pursued by the Civil Rights Division, a move that has drawn scrutiny for bypassing standard local prosecution channels. Hutchinson, a key witness for the House Select Committee, faced a federal grand jury earlier this week, though she has not yet been subpoenaed. Critics view the action as part of a broader pattern of using federal resources to target political opponents, while the Department declined to confirm or deny the investigation's status.

via NBC News|

#cassidy-hutchinson #harmeet-dhillon #january-6-committee

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"House GOP Report Reveals Contradictions in Testimonies Regarding Trump's Actions on Jan. 6"

A new report from a Republican-led House committee challenges former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, claiming that her account of an altercation with the Secret Service driver is contradicted by other witnesses. The report cites differing accounts from other White House employees and the Secret Service driver, seeking to undercut Hutchinson's credibility. House Democrats, led by Rep. Bennie Thompson, have pushed back on the report's findings, maintaining that all evidence points to Trump's anger over not being able to go to the Capitol on Jan. 6.

via ABC News|

#cassidy-hutchinson #house-republicans #jan-6

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

House GOP Report Contradicts Key Witness Testimony on Trump's Actions on Jan. 6

A report released by US House Republicans contradicts the testimony of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who claimed that Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of his car to join supporters at the Capitol during the January 6 attack. The report states that testimony from four White House employees does not support Hutchinson's account. The January 6 committee's final report, however, includes details of a "furious interaction" in the car and states that Trump repeatedly requested to be taken to the Capitol, despite being described as "irate" and "insistent" by witnesses. Hutchinson, who has become a prominent figure on the anti-Trump right, maintains that she will continue to tell the truth despite facing pressure.

via The Guardian US|

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politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"House Republicans' Report Undermines Jan. 6 Committee and Star Witness"

House Republicans released a report seeking to undermine the Jan. 6 Committee and star witness Cassidy Hutchinson, claiming that her dramatic account of former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 was not corroborated by other White House employees. Republicans argue that the committee played up Hutchinson's damaging testimony and minimized or ignored testimony from other witnesses who didn't corroborate her account. The report also highlights corrections Hutchinson made to her testimony and criticizes the committee for rushing into hearings without verifying her story.

via NBC News|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ex-Trump White House Aide Presents Photo Contradicting Biden Impeachment Witness's Testimony"

Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's attorney responded to impeachment witness Tony Bobulinski's claims by providing a photo of an alleged encounter between Bobulinski and former White House chief of Staff Mark Meadows, refuting Bobulinski's denial of wearing a ski mask during the encounter. Hutchinson's attorney pushed back against Bobulinski's defamatory comments and provided the photo as evidence. Bobulinski's attorney responded, stating that Hutchinson will have her day in court. This comes after House Democrats questioned Bobulinski's testimony, while House Republicans emphasized his claims about President Biden's involvement in his family's business dealings.

via ABC News|

#biden-family #cassidy-hutchinson #impeachment

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

"Cassidy Hutchinson's Revealing Encounter with Trump's Potent Fear"

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that Donald Trump has a strong fear of being poisoned, which is why he prefers small Heinz glass ketchup bottles to hear the "pop" when they are opened. This fear was also reported in Michael Wolff's book "Fire and Fury," and Hutchinson testified before the Jan. 6 committee about Trump's December 2020 meltdown when he flung his lunch across a room after learning there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#cassidy-hutchinson #donald-trump #fear-of-being-poisoned

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Cassidy Hutchinson Exposes Trump's Disturbing Behavior

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that Donald Trump has a strong fear of being poisoned, which is why he prefers small Heinz glass ketchup bottles to hear the "pop" when they are opened. This fear was also reported in Michael Wolff's book "Fire and Fury." Hutchinson, who served as a top aide to Mark Meadows, testified before the Jan. 6 committee about Trump's December 2020 meltdown when he flung his lunch across a room after learning there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election.

via HuffPost|

#cassidy-hutchinson #donald-trump #fear-of-being-poisoned

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Food Throwing Habits Revealed by Former White House Aide

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that President Donald Trump would throw his food "once or twice a week," often in response to bad news stories. Hutchinson also discussed Trump's fear of being poisoned and his preference for small Heinz glass ketchup bottles. She shared anecdotes about Trump's decision to suggest drinking bleach to prevent Covid and his tendency to do things he was told not to. Hutchinson's book, "Enough," was released in September.

via Rolling Stone|

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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Food Throwing Habits Revealed by Former White House Aide

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and shared anecdotes about her time working for Donald Trump, including his fear of being poisoned and his habit of throwing food at the wall once or twice a week. Hutchinson also discussed Trump's suggestion to drink bleach to prevent Covid and recounted a story involving a drunken Matt Gaetz at Camp David.

via Yahoo News|

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