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Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an 'attack on the rule of law' under President Trump, expressing concern about election integrity and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. He criticized the Department of Justice's ability to function due to judges' distrust of prosecutors.

President Trump will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, with confirmation expected to maintain his control over the agency. Blanche, who has pursued legal actions against judges and dismissed critics of the department's handling of the Epstein files, faces scrutiny after abandoning a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following Republican opposition.

Todd Blanche claimed the Biden-era Department of Justice's investigation into President Donald Trump was so broad that even Mar-a-Lago staff, including gardeners and low-level aides, required criminal defense attorneys. He described the justice system as 'weaponized,' citing examples like Secret Service members testifying before grand juries and the DOJ abandoning a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Department of Justice discovered a room containing Jack Smith's documents related to an investigation into Donald Trump. The documents were found in 'burn bags' typically used for destroying sensitive materials, with Blanche suggesting an agent may have intentionally preserved them. FBI Director Kash Patel and Dan Bongino also discussed finding sensitive documents tied to the 'Russiagate' investigation in similar burn bags.

Republican lawmakers are criticizing the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund that was established following a settlement with President Trump. The criticism emerges as details surface about a tense meeting involving special counsel Jack Smith. CBS News reports on the growing Republican opposition to the fund.

Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly stealing and concealing Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report by hiding it under files labeled as cake recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and theft of government property, with potential sentences up to 20 years. The case is notable for the contrast with former FBI Director James Comey, who was accused of similar conduct but was never prosecuted.

Democratic political figures face scrutiny over a candidate's obscure history amid $4M in attack ads, while various political controversies dominate headlines including allegations of fraud, classified document mishandling, and international diplomatic concerns.

A former prosecutor has been charged with federal crimes after allegedly sending a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents to her personal email account. The charges relate to mishandling sensitive investigative materials regarding Trump's alleged hoarding of classified documents.

Former DOJ prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger was charged with stealing and transmitting confidential documents from special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump to her personal email accounts, disguising them as dessert recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and theft of government property. Lineberger pleaded not guilty and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Former DOJ prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger was charged with stealing confidential documents from special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump by emailing them to personal accounts under disguised file names like dessert recipes. She faces four criminal charges including obstruction of justice and concealment of government records, with potential sentencing up to 20 years in prison.

Former Department of Justice prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been charged with felony counts of theft of government property after allegedly emailing herself a sealed investigative report related to the Trump documents investigation and attempting to conceal the files by disguising them as a bundt cake recipe. Lineberger, who worked as a managing assistant US attorney in Florida, faces two counts of theft and additional charges related to document alteration.

Former prosecutor Carmen Lineberger was arraigned in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida, accused of emailing herself an unreleased Jack Smith report. She faces charges that could result in more than 20 years in prison if convicted.

A former federal prosecutor, Carmen Lineberger, was indicted for emailing herself an unreleased volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report into President Trump. She faces four criminal counts and pleaded not guilty. The emails were sent with misleading file names to disguise them as cake recipes.

The DOJ has charged a former prosecutor, Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, with stealing documents related to Trump's criminal case, specifically Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report. The documents were allegedly emailed to herself. This incident is part of a larger investigation into Trump's activities.

The DOJ has charged a federal prosecutor with trying to steal a sealed report on President Trump's alleged retention of classified documents. The report is from special counsel Jack Smith. The charges relate to the prosecutor's attempted theft of the document.

Former special counsel Jack Smith criticized the Department of Justice for targeting President Donald Trump's enemies, while a DOJ spokesperson accused Smith of politically prosecuting Trump. Smith brought indictments against Trump, alleging illegal attempts to overturn the 2020 election and retention of classified national defense information. The DOJ and congressional investigators have yet to uncover criminal wrongdoing by Smith.

Former special counsel Jack Smith criticized the Department of Justice for targeting President Donald Trump's enemies, while a DOJ spokesperson accused Smith of politically prosecuting Trump. Smith brought indictments against Trump, but later moved to dismiss the cases after Trump won the 2024 election. The clash between Smith and the DOJ reflects accusations of weaponization and corruption from both sides.

A conservative watchdog group filed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg, alleging improper coordination with Biden-era DOJ officials on investigations into Donald Trump. The complaint cites internal DOJ meeting notes from 2023, referencing consultations between Boasberg, Judge Beryl Howell, and special counsel Jack Smith during Trump-related probes. The case highlights political tensions over Democratic-appointed judges handling Trump's legal challenges.

A conservative watchdog group filed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg, alleging he improperly coordinated with Biden-era Department of Justice officials on investigations targeting former President Donald Trump. The complaint cites internal DOJ meeting notes showing Boasberg and Judge Beryl Howell, both Obama appointees, were involved in strategizing for the Arctic Frost investigation and Trump's classified documents probe. The case highlights growing partisan tensions over judicial decisions in Trump-related legal matters.