How the Democrats Blew the Biggest Political Scandal in US History
Evan Vucci/AP When the Democrats were clobbered in the 2016 election, they were handed both a political gift and a grave responsibility. That presidential campaign had included the most significant scandal in the history of the United States. A foreign adversary had covertly interfered to boost the chances of the underdog candidate who won—and that…
Corey Lewandowski Turned a Hearing on Trump’s Obstruction Into the Launch of His Senate Campaign
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies during a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.Alex Wong/Getty Images For a lot of people, testifying before Congress under subpoena about involvement in the president’s alleged obstruction of justice would complicate a nascent Senate campaign. But Corey Lewandowski treated his testimony on Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee…
Michael Flynn’s Deep State Strategy Is Failing in Court. He May Not Care.
Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, leaves the federal court with his lawyer Sidney Powell on Tuesday.Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press Michael Flynn’s combative new legal strategy appears to be failing in federal court. But it is increasingly clear that Flynn is aiming at a different audience. He’s apparently hoping that by claiming…
Michael Flynn and His New Lawyer Are Feuding With Federal Prosecutors
Michael Flynn leaves court on June 24, 2019, in Washington, DC.Alex Wroblewski/Getty Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn is slowly breaking up with the federal prosecutors he agreed to assist nearly two years ago, risking a stiffer prison sentence in what might be an effort to win a pardon from President Donald Trump.…
The DOJ’s Inspector General Says James Comey Violated the FBI’s Rules. Did Comey Have a Choice?
Former FBI Director James Comey arrives at the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on December 7, 2018.Alex Edelman/Zuma The Justice Department’s inspector general said Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey violated bureau policy in his handling of memos detailing interactions with President Donald Trump. The 61-page report faults Comey…
Michael Flynn Wants a Judge to Allow Him to Travel to a Conference Held by a QAnon Fan
Michael Flynn leaves court on June 24, 2019 in Washington.Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images Michael Flynn wants a judge to allow him to travel to Atlanta to raise money at an event organized by a QAnon supporter. Flynn, the former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, briefly served as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor before he…