A judge has ordered the partial release of a highly anticipated report by the Atlanta-area special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions in Georgia after the 2020 election. The report's introduction, conclusion, and a section discussing concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath will be released on Thursday. The rest of the report will remain under wraps until prosecutors complete their investigation, and it is unclear what new information the portions of the report will reveal.
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Mark Meadows, former Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating the former president and his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection. The subpoena was issued in January and seeks documents and testimony related to the attack on the Capitol and Trump's mishandling of classified documents. Pence has spoken out on the matter, saying they will take the case as far as it needs to go. This is a significant step in the investigation and shows the special counsel is taking it seriously.
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and obstruction of justice against Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and has determined not to bring any charges against him. Gaetz has denied all allegations and his attorneys have confirmed the Justice Department's decision. The investigation has now concluded, with no charges brought against Gaetz, bringing an end to months of speculation and uncertainty.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and United Nations Ambassador, has announced her candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. She called for a new generation of Republican leadership and highlighted the party's failure to win the popular vote in seven of the last eight presidential elections. Haley will travel to early-voting states and released a video to accompany her campaign launch. She is a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and a strong advocate for conservative values.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to fight a subpoena issued by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating former President Donald Trump's post-2020 election activities. Pence will argue that he is protected by the Constitution's Speech and Debate Clause due to his role as president of the Senate. He is expected to announce his decision to fight the subpoena during a pre-campaign stop in Iowa on Wednesday. The legal battle is likely to be a long one, as Smith's office is expected to challenge Pence's argument.
Adam Frisch, a Colorado Democrat, has announced his intention to run against far-right Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in 2024. Frisch lost to Boebert in the 2022 election by a slim margin of 546 votes and is now hoping to unseat her in the next election. Boebert has not yet announced her reelection bid, and her office has not commented on the announcement.
Special Counsel Jack Smith is taking an aggressive legal strategy in the investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents, asking a judge to allow prosecutors to invoke the "crime fraud" exception to sidestep attorney-client privilege protections. Prosecutors allege in writing to the judge that Trump used his attorney in furtherance of a crime or fraud, and are now seeking to compel Corcoran to provide additional testimony before a grand jury. The outcome of this motion is still unclear, and its implications for the former president remain to be seen.
A New York appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump was correctly held in contempt for failing to turn over documents demanded in a subpoena. Alina Habba, an attorney for Trump, has been a lead attorney in the case and has made notable TV appearances defending Trump. The appeals court ruling upheld the lower court's contempt finding, but no sanctions were imposed against Trump.