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Cassidy joins bid to block Trump’s lawfare fund, arguing it threatens Congress
politics1 month ago

Cassidy joins bid to block Trump’s lawfare fund, arguing it threatens Congress

Sen. Bill Cassidy joined an amicus brief with Sen. Cory Booker opposing Trump’s so-called anti-weaponization or lawfare fund, arguing it would infringe Congress’s constitutional authority and could finance violent rioters; the brief asks a Virginia court to uphold a block on the fund as litigation proceeds, while the DOJ says it has permanently abandoned the program. The stance highlights GOP opposition to the fund amid budget moves to eliminate it, despite Trump’s influence.

via CNBC|
#anti-weaponization-fund#bill-cassidy#congress
Court blocks $1.8B anti-weaponisation fund; DOJ commits to comply
politics1 month ago

Court blocks $1.8B anti-weaponisation fund; DOJ commits to comply

The US Department of Justice says it will abide by a court ruling halting the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund intended to compensate people who allege they were targeted or persecuted by past federal administrations, even as it disputes the decision; the fund was paused pending a June 12 hearing amid partisan criticism from Republicans and Democrats and calls to shut it down.

via BBC|
#anti-weaponisation-fund#court-ruling#doj
Pence denounces Trump's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund as offensive, urges it be dropped
politics1 month ago

Pence denounces Trump's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund as offensive, urges it be dropped

Former Vice-President Mike Pence slammed the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' or 'lawfare' fund to compensate people alleging unfair treatment under prior administrations, calling it 'deeply offensive' and saying it should be dropped; the fund, tied to a DoJ settlement with Trump over leaked tax records, could be used by some who were prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol riot, drawing criticism from both parties and prompting a temporary judicial pause.

via BBC|
#doj#january-6#lawfare
Trump's Lawfare Fund Is a Lie, Bulwark Argues
politics1 month ago

Trump's Lawfare Fund Is a Lie, Bulwark Argues

Mona Charen argues that Trump’s so-called anti-lawfare settlement is a propaganda tool that inverts reality, portraying critics as the persecuted while framing legal actions against opponents as evidence of “lawfare” and government weaponization; the piece contends January 6 rioters were not victims, Trump’s pardons and legal maneuvers are politically motivated, and the fund serves to gaslight the public rather than administer justice.

via The Bulwark|
#january-6#lawfare#politics
Trump widens rift in GOP with attack on supporters of $1.8B ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
us-politics-and-policy1 month ago

Trump widens rift in GOP with attack on supporters of $1.8B ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

President Donald Trump publicly attacked Republican senators who objected to his $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund, calling them RINOs and saying they’re “screwing the Republican Party.” The fund, tied to a settlement of his IRS lawsuit, is billed as compensation for people charged over the January 6 riot and to support supporters amid debates over an immigration-enforcement bill; several GOP leaders criticized it, with Mitch McConnell calling it “utterly stupid” and Susan Collins and Thom Tillis voicing opposition. The vote was postponed as the party braces for the 2026 midterms, signaling internal GOP discord. Trump also claimed the IRS settlement implicated him financially, a claim legal experts dispute.

via Financial Times|
#anti-weaponisation-fund#donald-trump#lawfare
Powell Probe Sparks Debate Over Prosecutorial Overreach
politics5 months ago

Powell Probe Sparks Debate Over Prosecutorial Overreach

Lawfare argues the DOJ’s grand jury subpoenas to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are a pretextual, politically motivated move to intimidate him, not a legitimate criminal inquiry. It outlines the renovation-cost backdrop of Powell’s June 2025 testimony, notes inspector general scrutiny, and contends there’s no credible predicate for charges like perjury or false statements, warning the episode signals prosecutorial overreach that could backfire on Trump allies.

via Lawfare|
#federal-reserve#grand-jury-subpoenas#lawfare
Powell Converts Subpoena into a Defense of Fed Independence
business5 months ago

Powell Converts Subpoena into a Defense of Fed Independence

After the DOJ subpoenaed Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his testimony on Fed building renovations, Powell quickly pushed back in a 285‑word statement and a video, arguing the probe is a pretext aimed at pressuring the Fed to lower rates; privately, he pressed key senators—most notably Sen. Thom Tillis—to rally GOP opposition to any Fed nominee until the matter is resolved, generating bipartisan support and complicating attempts to undermine Fed independence.

via The Dispatch|
#business#doj-subpoenas#fed
O'Donnell Calls Hegseth's Suit 'Lawfare For Dummies'
politics5 months ago

O'Donnell Calls Hegseth's Suit 'Lawfare For Dummies'

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell praised Sen. Mark Kelly's lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a retirement-grade determination tied to Kelly's statements, calling it 'Lawfare For Dummies.' The suit argues the Pentagon violated due process by reopening or altering Kelly's retirement consequences after his post-retirement political remarks, and Kelly says he's defending constitutional rights and veterans' ability to speak out.

via HuffPost|
#due-process#lawfare#mark-kelly
Trump's Strategic Use of Justice Department to Target Enemies
politics9 months ago

Trump's Strategic Use of Justice Department to Target Enemies

A federal judge temporarily blocked Texas' deployment of National Guardsmen to Chicago, citing lack of evidence of rebellion, while Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act. The article discusses Trump's escalating use of power against political opponents, contrasting legal actions against him with his own aggressive tactics, and highlights the broader issue of silence and complicity among American political figures in the face of authoritarian tendencies.

via The Bulwark|
#illinois#judicial-block#lawfare
politics9 months ago

Letitia James, Trump Rival, Indicted Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, was indicted after pursuing legal action against Donald Trump, which she claims is a politically motivated weaponization of the justice system. She defends her civil case against the Trump Organization and prepares for her re-election, supported by Democratic allies and funds, amidst Trump's accusations of a witch hunt.

via Politico|
#democratic-party#lawfare#letitia-james
Trump's Legal Tactics Targeting Opponents in Mortgage and Fed Controversies
politics10 months ago

Trump's Legal Tactics Targeting Opponents in Mortgage and Fed Controversies

Donald Trump and allies are accused of using a pattern of lawfare, targeting political opponents with unverified mortgage fraud allegations, including Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, as part of a broader strategy to influence political and economic institutions. Critics see this as weaponization of the legal system reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about political intimidation and interference in independent institutions.

via The Guardian|
#federal-reserve#lawfare#mortgage-fraud
ICC's Controversial Actions Spark Global Debate on Justice and Accountability
politics1 year ago

ICC's Controversial Actions Spark Global Debate on Justice and Accountability

Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Newsmax, claiming it has been a "disgrace to law" and accusing special counsel Jack Smith of learning political "lawfare" there. Dershowitz, who is assembling a legal team to challenge the ICC's warrants against Israeli leaders, argues these warrants lack merit and accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of bias. He also commented on the New York civil case against Donald Trump, predicting a reduction in the court's fine and criticizing state Attorney General Letitia James for her prosecutorial conduct.

via Newsmax|
#alan-dershowitz#benjamin-netanyahu#international-criminal-court
Trump's Legal Battles on Hold Amidst Political Tensions
politics1 year ago

Trump's Legal Battles on Hold Amidst Political Tensions

New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to indefinitely postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump following his re-election victory, raising questions about the motivations behind the legal actions against him. The case, which involved alleged payments to silence Stormy Daniels, has been criticized for lacking clarity on its legality and for appearing politically motivated. Bragg's decision to delay proceedings suggests the case may have been more about influencing the 2024 election than upholding justice.

via The Federalist|
#2024-election#alvin-bragg#donald-trump