Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report details President-elect Trump’s incitement of violence on January 6th, 2020, and the dissemination of demonstrably false election fraud claims. The investigation, involving extensive interviews and witness testimony, concluded that Trump knowingly spread false narratives and that sufficient evidence existed for a conviction had he not been re-elected. Trump’s actions, deemed unprecedented in their disruption of a peaceful transfer of power, faced significant challenges due to his influence and the prospect of his presidency. Despite Trump’s attempts to suppress the report, its release concludes this chapter of the investigation into the January 6th attack.
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Danish intelligence alleges a 2019 Russian operation forged a letter from Greenland’s former foreign minister, aiming to instigate a US purchase of Greenland and thereby fracture NATO unity. This fabricated communication, purportedly thanking a US Senator for financial aid and suggesting a Greenlandic independence referendum, seemingly influenced President Trump’s subsequent interest in acquiring the island. Trump’s proposal, met with Danish derision, was ultimately linked by PET to broader Russian Arctic ambitions alongside China. The Kremlin subsequently used Trump’s statements to justify its actions in Ukraine.
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A judge has ruled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can release Jack Smith’s final report on his January 6th case against Donald Trump. This decision comes after a period of legal wrangling, and it represents a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the former president and the events leading up to and during the Capitol riot.
The ruling clears the path for the public to finally access the details of Smith’s investigation into Trump’s alleged actions in the lead-up to and during the January 6th insurrection. This has been a highly anticipated event, with many eagerly awaiting the release of the report to understand the full scope of the findings.… Continue reading
Jennifer Rubin, a Washington Post columnist, resigned, citing Jeff Bezos’s allegedly “bent-knee approach” to President-elect Trump as a threat to American democracy. Rubin’s departure follows other resignations stemming from perceived pro-Trump biases at the Bezos-owned Post and other major media outlets. In her resignation, Rubin accused Bezos and other corporate media owners of prioritizing profit over journalistic integrity and betraying their audience’s trust. She launched a new media outlet, The Contrarian, aiming to provide unbiased commentary.
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Following former President Carter’s death, flags at Mar-a-Lago were initially lowered to half-staff but have since been raised to full-staff, despite official directives from President Biden and Governor DeSantis to maintain half-staff through January 28th. This action contradicts the established mourning period and comes after Trump expressed displeasure with the timing. Texas Governor Abbott conversely ordered state flags to be at full-staff on Inauguration Day, prioritizing the celebration of the incoming president. Trump previously offered condolences for Carter, attending his funeral services.
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Poland’s Defence Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, supports Donald Trump’s call for NATO members to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP, viewing it as a necessary wake-up call for Europe. Poland, already a top spender at 4.12% of GDP in 2024, aims to reach 4.7% this year and advocates for a significant increase in EU defence spending. This stance reflects Poland’s leading role in bolstering European security, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine, and its commitment to strengthening NATO’s collective defence. Kosiniak-Kamysz highlights Poland’s substantial military investment and its active support for Ukraine as evidence of its commitment to this goal.
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Judge Aileen Cannon will allow the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, but temporarily blocked disclosure of the classified documents section pending a hearing. This decision follows Trump’s legal challenges delaying the report’s publication, despite the Justice Department’s historical practice of releasing such reports. While the election interference volume may be released soon, the classified documents portion remains under court-ordered restriction, potentially jeopardizing congressional and public access to these investigations. Trump and his team have yet to indicate whether they will appeal the ruling.
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Judge Aileen Cannon denied a request to extend an injunction preventing the Justice Department from releasing a portion of Jack Smith’s report detailing President-elect Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. This allows the report’s release, barring further legal action, while a separate section concerning classified documents remains under injunction pending a Friday hearing. A Justice Department motion to immediately release the January 6th-related portion is still awaiting a ruling from the 11th Circuit. The report’s release comes days before Trump’s inauguration, despite his denial of wrongdoing and prior indictments.
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Vice President-elect JD Vance supports pardons for non-violent January 6th protesters who he believes have been unfairly prosecuted. However, he opposes pardons for those who committed violence that day, differing from President-elect Trump’s stated intention to pardon all his supporters involved in the riot, regardless of the severity of their actions. Vance acknowledged a gray area regarding violent acts, emphasizing a commitment to equal justice while also suggesting a case-by-case review for those potentially provoked into violence. Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly expressed his intention to issue “major pardons” for Jan. 6 rioters.
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