Constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley is an American attorney, writer, commentator, and legal analyst. He appears in broadcast and print journalism. Jonathan Turley is a professor at the George Washington University Law School and has testified in Congressional proceedings about constitutional and statutory issues.
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Breaking: Justice Dept Drops Flynn Case – (Who Should Flynn Sue?)
The Mike Flynn case has been falling apart since Sydney Powell took over his defense. Watching the government’s case collapsed under an actual legal defense has been more than amusing. It has exposed a deliberate effort by Obama’s FBI to take out Mike Flynn.
China Is A Bigger Threat Than Russia
Attorney General (AG) William Barr has labeled China the greatest national security threat facing the United States. He did so in an interview that Fox News aired last Wednesday. In it, he says Beijing poses a greater challenge to U.S. election security in 2020 than Russia.
The Trump administration will begin withholding federal funding from sanctuary cities
The President announced his administration will begin withholding federal funding from sanctuary cities. This comes after a federal appeals court last week ruled in the government’s favor.
Protecting Democracy by Trolling for Trump-haters?
If there’s one thing Democrats understand, it’s the science of propaganda. They’ve been using one of the basic propaganda tools for three years. Joseph Goebbels explained it like this: “If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it…”
DOJ – Eight Indicted in Illegal Presidential Campaign Contribution Scam
I know this is not news anywhere else, but US Attorney General William Barr indicted eight individuals for illegal campaign contributions to Democrat campaign committees supporting Hillary Clinton.
BREAKING NEWS: John Durham’s Look into DOJ Malfeasance over Russia-Gate is now a Criminal Investigation
US Attorney John Durham is shifting gears. His inquiry into the DOJ and US Intelligence apparatus concerning their handling of an investigation into Mr. Trump is now a criminal investigation.
This Massachusetts Sanctuary City is Still a Drug Hub Poisoning New Hampshire
Eighteen months ago, the Feds busted up a massive drug ring operating out of Lawrence, Mass. Gov. Sununu and President Trump both named Lawrence which coughed up dozens of indictments cementing the sanctuary city as a drug hub. Well, it’s happened again.
IG Investigation of Alleged FISA Abuse is Complete
DoJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz has given his draft report to the attorney general. The report delves into alleged FISA abuse by the department and the FBI. The abuses took place as part of the Trump-Russia investigation. The announcement The IG sent a letter sent to multiple congressional committees in both chambers. Horowitz announced Friday his … Read more
Former FBI Deputy Director (and CNN Contributor) Andrew McCabe Facing Criminal Charges
Federal prosecutors rejected an appeal from former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, currently a CNN contributor. McCabe was asking prosecutors to set aside their recommendation to charge him criminally.
Weaponizing the IRS Was Bad… Its Getting Worse
Weaponizing the IRS Was Bad when we found out about that. Remember Lois Lerner? She was an IRS official. She went called before the House Oversight committee. That was back in 2013. The committee was investigating improper activity at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Nothing to see here She insisted she “didn’t do anything wrong.” … Read more
Say Hello to the Claremont Income Tax … and Thank You to our Wonderful Attorney General
So last week, a single Superior Court Judge decided he was the State’s Education-Czar and implicitly ordered -while, of course, claiming he was doing no such thing- the State to -at a minimum- triple spending on public education … which would require a massive expansion in spending by State government (at least an additional $1.6 … Read more
AG Barr Appoints US Attorney to Investigate The Genesis of the Russia Collusion Probe
Attorney General Bill Barr has assigned US attorney John Durham to conduct an inquiry. He is tasked with examining whether the FBI’s surveillance of the Trump campaign was justified and legal.
AG William Barr Announces Investigation into FBI Abuses in Collusion Case
The FBI is being investigated of possible abuse of the FISA process in its pursuit of surveillance warrants against the Trump Campaign. AG William Barr notified Congress on Tuesday.
Criminal Referrals Coming for Clinton Operatives Involved in Russian Collusion Hoax
The Democrats are not the only ones who can’t let this ‘Collusion’ thing go. As Democrat-lead Congressional committees gear up for endless investigations of political opponents Republicans must feel left out. Rep. Devin Nunes is reportedly preparing criminal referrals to the DOJ for a number of Clinton-connected operatives.
Chicago PD Want’s DOJ to Investigate: Obama’s Meddled in the Smollett Case
Before Jussie Smollett was indicted for faking a hate crime, Chicago insiders with ties to the Obama’s tried to meddle in the case. The Chicago Police Union has asked the US Department of Justice to investigate this alleged meddling.
Democrat Corruption: Obama’s DOJ Told the FBI Not to Charge Hillary Clinton
Going all the way back to the Tarmac meeting between Bill Clinton and AG Loretta Lynch in 2016 we knew “grandchildren” was code for, ‘You’re not prosecuting Hillary, right?’ And so it was. Testimony by Lisa Page from last summer (just released) confirms it.
We Tried Collusion. There’s no Collusion. Let’s Try Obstruction, Coup-Coup-G’Joob
As we wait under the shadow of an impending Mueller report it seems pertinent to make a few points. They wasted over two years pretending to look for collusion between Trump and, pretty much anyone (but mostly Russia). This served one purpose. Keep the media’s Trump-Hating Gattlin’ gun loaded with negative press. The media continues to … Read more
There’s a Stench at the FBI and DOJ
Something is rotten at the FBI and DOJ There’s something wrong at the top of the FBI and DoJ. Is it time to clean out the leadership? Clearly, the nation has an expectation of integrity from the top law enforcement agency in the land. We need accountability for bad acts such as exceeding ones authority, … Read more
Obama DoJ Never Held FISA Hearings for Warrants to Spy on Trump Campaign
Obama’s Justice Department has admitted that it never held any hearings to get permission to surveil Carter Page, as a means to spy on an opposition party Presidential campaign.
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch today announced that in response to a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, the Justice Department (DOJ) admitted in a court filing last night that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court held no hearings on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) spy warrant applications targeting Carter Page, a former Trump campaign part-time advisor who was the subject of four controversial FISA warrants.