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The Mar-a-Lago ‘Raid’ Put Ron DeSantis in a Box

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That the FBI’s search of Donald Trump’s Florida home has become a rallying point for Republicans—ever eager to demonstrate fealty to the former president and rage at government overreach—is not exactly a shock. What is noteworthy is how the news might shift political considerations in MAGA world. In another universe, last week’s FBI search could have provided a perfect opportunity for a wannabe party leader like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to set himself apart. A reckless has-been running off with nuclear secrets? Not my president! But in this universe—and given…

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State police raid home of top Michigan Republicans amid disturbing allegations

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On Tuesday, reports came out of Michigan that the home of Republican Lee Chatfield’s former chief of staff was searched by state police. Rob Minard served under Chatfield while the latter was speaker of the Michigan House. Minard’s wife, Anne Minard, was an adviser and the director of external affairs during that time. She was also the treasurer for four of Chatfield’s political action committees. State police told reporters that this search was a part of an “ongoing investigation.”  The Detroit News reports that Chatfield’s position at the top of the Michigan GOP…

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Judge OKs Cohen’s request for review of documents seized in raid – CNN

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CNN Judge OKs Cohen's request for review of documents seized in raidCNNThe President's attorneys proposed reviewing the records themselves to decide what needed to be excluded. Cohen's lawyer can share subsets of the material with Trump and the Trump Organization for their own privilege review. Cohen's lawyers have called …Trump wants to review material seized from personal lawyer before federal investigatorsThe Denver Post all 1,151 news articles » us president – Google News

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