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politics16 days ago•7 min saved

Raskin says Trump flashed a classified map on a 2022 Bedminster flight

Rep. Jamie Raskin released a letter alleging that during a June 2022 flight to Bedminster Trump showed a classified map and retained a sensitive document, with prosecutors citing a DOJ memo that a map may have been shown to people on board and naming a witness on the plane; the memo is tied to the broader Jack Smith–led investigation into Trump’s handling of classified material, though the article notes the case was later abandoned after Trump’s 2024 election victory.

via PBS|

#bedminster #classified-documents #doj-memo

politics16 days ago•3 min saved

Memo alleges Trump flashed a classified map on a private jet

A 2023 memo to Congress alleges Trump showed a classified map to passengers on a private flight in 2022 and retained another ultra-sensitive record accessible to only six people, tied to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation.

via BBC|

#classified-documents #jack-smith #memo

politics16 days ago•6 min saved

DOJ memo links Trump’s post-presidency docs to his business interests

An internal DOJ memo from former special counsel Jack Smith’s office, shared with the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, says Donald Trump kept documents relevant to his business interests after leaving the White House. The memo notes some classified materials were commingled with post-office documents and that only a handful of officials had access to particularly sensitive items. The findings come amid Smith’s investigations into mishandling classified materials and attempts to overturn the 2020 election, and could inform Senate hearings and calls for broader release of Smith’s full report; Democrats urge transparency, while Trump allies dispute the interpretation.

via Politico|

#classified-documents #congress #doj

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Prosecutors Probe Alleged Post-Presidency Display of Classified Map on Trump Plane

Federal prosecutors examined whether Donald Trump showed a classified map to people on a post-presidency flight, including Susie Wiles, in a January 2023 briefing memo; the memo described it as a potential second instance of displaying a classified map and noted it was not charged as a separate count because its timing did not meet the definition of national defense information, as the broader probe into Trump’s handling of classified materials—centered on Mar-a-Lago—continues, with documents and flight witnesses under scrutiny.

via The Guardian|

#classified-documents #investigation #plane

politics-and-policy17 days ago•3 min saved

Raskin cites damning memo to push renewed focus on Trump classified documents case

Democrat Jamie Raskin says the DOJ provided him with a damning FBI memo from January 13, 2023 containing new allegations about Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office, including claims of access to documents tied to business interests and a classified map shown on his private plane. He uses this to press for broader disclosure of investigative files by a set deadline, while Republicans are accused of cherry-picking materials; Trump denies wrongdoing and the DOJ did not comment.

via Axios|

#classified-documents #doj #memo

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

FBI fires more agents tied to Trump classified-documents probe amid purge

The FBI has terminated additional agents who worked on the investigation into President Trump's retention of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, part of a broader personnel purge led by Director Kash Patel. Roughly 10 employees were fired, including those involved in the Mar-a-Lago case and another probe into Trump’s 2020 election efforts; the FBI Agents Association condemned the firings as unlawful and potentially harmful to national security.

via PBS|

#classified-documents #fbi #kash-patel

us-politics1 month ago•2 min saved

FBI Fires Roughly 10 Agents Linked to Trump Classified-Docs Probe

The FBI fired roughly 10 agents who worked on the Trump classified-documents probe, with the firings confirmed by the BBC via CBS. The article notes that FBI director Kash Patel’s private phone records were subpoenaed during the investigation (along with Susie Wiles’ records), and that all the fired agents participated in the classified-docs case. The move comes as Special Counsel Jack Smith leads two ongoing investigations related to Trump, and the DOJ/FBI have continued personnel changes since Trump returned to office.

via BBC|

#classified-documents #fbi #firings

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

FBI fires at least 10 agents tied to Trump documents probe

At least 10 FBI agents who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into President Trump’s handling of classified records and the Mar-a-Lago documents case were fired. The firings followed a Reuters report that the FBI subpoenaed phone records of Susie Wiles and Kash Patel; Patel alleged the subpoenas were issued on flimsy grounds, though CBS News could not verify his claims about his own records. The FBI Agents Association called the firings a violation of due process, while Smith’s dual probes previously produced high-profile actions and subsequent personnel changes by the Trump administration.

via CBS News|

#classified-documents #fbi #jack-smith

us-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Florida Judge Blocks Release of Smith’s Volume II in Trump Documents Case

Florida Judge Aileen Cannon permanently blocks the Justice Department from releasing Volume II of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, saying disclosure would breach the dismissal order and cause irreparable harm; the decision keeps parts of Smith’s work secret amid criticism from watchdog groups and Trump allies.

via The New York Times|

#aileen-cannon #classified-documents #jack-smith

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Florida judge blocks release of Jack Smith’s Trump Mar-a-Lago report

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon permanently barred the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s two-volume report on Trump’s handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and related investigations, saying disclosure would be a manifest injustice to Trump and co-defendants since charges were dismissed and no guilt adjudicated.

via PBS|

#aileen-cannon #classified-documents #donald-trump

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Florida Judge Blocks Public Disclosure of Smith's Final Trump Report

A Florida federal judge blocked the public release of Volume II of Jack Smith's final report on the Trump classified-documents case, saying Smith acted without lawful authority and that disclosure would cause irreparable harm by exposing non-public materials and undermining fairness, while also denying a request to destroy the report and signaling possible appeals.

via CNBC|

#aileen-cannon #classified-documents #jack-smith

politics1 month ago•27 min saved

Trump Administration Under Fire: ICE Training Scrutiny, Sealed Documents Report, and Iran Strategy

A New York Times live blog tracks a surge of development around Trump: an ICE whistle-blower accuses a pared-back, deficient training program; a federal judge permanently bars release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents; Trump asserts broader tariff powers despite a court ruling; and U.S. diplomacy regarding Iran includes last-minute negotiations and the consideration of a limited nuclear-enrichment compromise alongside potential military options, with additional political moves like inviting Jimmy Lai’s daughter to the State of the Union.

via The New York Times|

#classified-documents #ice #iran

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Cannon blocks public release of Smith's Mar-a-Lago classified-docs report

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon permanently barred the DOJ from releasing Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report on Trump’s handling of Mar-a-Lago classified documents, saying disclosure now would violate fairness and risk attorney‑client privilege and grand-jury secrecy, amounting to a manifest injustice since the case never went to trial. Cannon criticized Smith for proceeding after she previously ruled his appointment unconstitutional, noted the report’s release could undermine the Dismissal Order, and said the parties largely agreed not to disclose. She denied intervention by groups seeking disclosure and left FOIA requests blocked unless a higher court overturns her order, highlighting ongoing controversy over the Mar‑a‑Lago case and Smith’s findings.

via Politico|

#cannon #classified-documents #jack-smith

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Jack Smith's Testimony Highlights Challenges in Trump Prosecution

Jack Smith, former special counsel, testified to a House committee that he had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in cases against Trump related to classified documents and election interference, denying political bias and asserting no communication with President Biden about the cases, while highlighting the potential consequences of unpunished election meddling.

via The Guardian|

#classified-documents #election-interference #house-committee

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

House Republicans Release Jack Smith's Testimony on Trump Probes

Former special counsel Jack Smith's deposition reveals key insights into his investigation of Trump, including his stance that the Jan. 6 attack was Trump’s responsibility, his legal justification for subpoenaing congressional phone records, evidence of Trump obstructing the recovery of classified documents, his claim that he would have investigated any president, and his refusal to disclose details about Patel's interview due to a court injunction.

via Axios|

#classified-documents #congressional-subpoenas #jack-smith