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Jack Smith Isn’t Backing Down

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When the Supreme Court ruled last month that presidents are immune from prosecution for anything done as an official act, many observers reacted with immediate horror. They warned that the ruling would allow future presidents to act as despots, doing whatever they like without fear of accountability. And in the immediate term, they predicted doom for the federal case against former President Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 election. The effect of the ruling on future presidents will not be clear for some time. But Special Counsel Jack…

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$908 billion coronavirus aid bill draws conservative backing in U.S. Congress – Reuters

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$ 908 billion coronavirus aid bill draws conservative backing in U.S. Congress  Reuters Pressure rises on U.S. Congress to pass coronavirus aid bill, as leaders joust  Reuters India Bipartisan group pitches $ 908bn Covid-19 relief to break deadlock in Congress  The Guardian Pelosi and McConnell resume talks as Congress rushes to strike a Covid stimulus deal  CNBC Deal on fresh U.S. coronavirus relief eluding congressional Republicans, Democrats  WGN TV Chicago View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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Bannon Tries Backing Away From Explosive Comments – New York Times

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New York Times Bannon Tries Backing Away From Explosive CommentsNew York TimesThe two men shared not just a nationalist-tinged conservative view on policy but a desire for political provocation. Mr. Bannon and Mr. Trump were delighted by and cheered on some of Mr. Miller's more infamous and combative episodes with the news media …Stephen Miller had to be escorted off CNN's set after his interview with Jake Tapper went off the railsBusiness Insider Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "Jake Tapper of Fake News CNN just got destroyed in his interview…

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Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime Policy – Newsmax.com

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Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime PolicyNewsmax.comOnce a U.S. political issue central to Republican campaign attacks against Democrats, the push to be “tough on crime” has transformed — from statehouses to Washington — into being “smart on crime.” The shift — driven by economic and social costs …and more » us republicans – Google News

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