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OSC Investigates Jack Smith for Potential Hatch Act Violations

The Office of Special Counsel is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for potential Hatch Act violations, a move that follows claims by Trump allies that Smith influenced the 2024 election and raises concerns about the agency's independence under a Trump appointee.

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Trump Opposes Special Prosecutor for Epstein Case

President Trump opposes a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite Republican calls and speculation surrounding unreleased files; Attorney General Pam Bondi maintains control, while Trump dismisses concerns as a "hoax.

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Dellinger Drops Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Dismissal

Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger dropped his lawsuit against President Trump's dismissal, ending a legal challenge that threatened to reshape legal protections for the federal civil service and potentially reach the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court ruled against him.

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Tempe Crash Exposes Systemic Failures, Threatening Greek Democracy

The Tempe train crash revealed massive failures within the Greek state, triggering a crisis of confidence in its institutions and potentially undermining democracy; a proposed solution is to adopt an independent counsel model to conduct a transparent investigation and assign responsibilities.

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Justice Department Ends Classified Documents Case Against Trump Co-Defendants

The Justice Department dropped its appeal against the dismissal of criminal charges against Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, former employees of Donald Trump, in the classified documents case, ending the investigation against them after a federal judge ruled the special counsel's appointment uncon...

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Judge Blocks Release of Trump Classified Documents Report to Congress

A federal judge in Florida blocked the Justice Department from sharing the portion of Jack Smith's report on Trump's handling of classified documents with Congress, siding with Trump's co-defendants who argued that its release would prejudice their ongoing criminal cases.

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Trump Accuses Obama of Fabricating Russian Interference Conspiracy

The Trump administration accuses former President Obama of creating a false conspiracy theory to exaggerate Russian interference in the 2016 elections, prompting Republican senators to request a special counsel investigation; Obama's spokesperson calls it a distraction amid the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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Trump Rejects Calls for Epstein Special Counsel

President Trump will not appoint a special counsel to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, rejecting calls from allies despite criticism of the Justice Department's closed review and despite conspiracy theories surrounding the case.

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Appeals Court Removes Federal Watchdog Head, Dellinger to Appeal

A Washington, D.C. appeals court sided with the Trump administration, removing Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel despite a lower court ruling reinstating him. Dellinger's firing challenges the law protecting special counsels from removal without cause, impacting whistleblowe...

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Judge Blocks Trump's Firing of Federal Watchdog Head

A Washington judge ruled President Trump's firing of the Office of Special Counsel head Hampton Dellinger unlawful, reinstating him and emphasizing the agency's independence in protecting federal employees from unlawful actions, prompting a Justice Department appeal.

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Judge Blocks Release of Trump Classified Documents Report to Congress

A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from sharing Jack Smith's classified documents report with Congress due to concerns about premature public disclosure, rejecting the DOJ's argument for congressional review to inform potential legislative reforms and citing the absence of a historical p...

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Trump's Defense Seeks to Block Release of Smith's Classified Documents Report

Defense attorneys for Donald Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to block the limited release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents case to select members of Congress before Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, arguing that it would prejudice their ongoing appeals a...

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