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Jack Smith says DOJ ‘can’t do its job’ because of judges’ distrust of prosecutors
Former special counsel Jack Smith issued a stark warning that judicial distrust of prosecutors is undermining the Justice Department's ability to function, framing the problem as part of a broader "attack on the rule of law" under the Trump administration. Smith, who led the federal prosecutions against Trump after his first term, accused the administration of weaponizing the DOJ for political ends. His remarks signal growing alarm among legal observers about the long-term institutional damage being done to federal law enforcement credibility.
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Democrats seize on Trump earnings to go after GOP on affordability
Trump's financial disclosures reveal he earned more than $2 billion in 2025 — including $1.2 billion tied to cryptocurrency — while everyday Americans wrestle with rising prices and a sluggish job market. Democrats are seizing on the stark contrast as midterm election season heats up, framing the numbers as proof that the administration's economic priorities serve the wealthy over working people. The disclosure hands the opposition a ready-made affordability narrative at a critical moment in the electoral cycle.
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Trump EPA departs from Biden-era report detailing cancer risk from ‘forever chemical’ contaminated farms
The Trump EPA has released a draft guidance document pushing back on a Biden-era risk assessment that linked PFAS-contaminated farm sludge to cancer and other serious health conditions. The move signals a significant policy shift in how the federal government evaluates the dangers of so-called forever chemicals, which persist indefinitely in the environment and human bodies. The reversal has raised alarms among public health advocates who argue the original assessment was grounded in years of scientific research.
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Hakeem Jeffries on Democratic Party's midterm future
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with NPR's Michel Martin to lay out the Democratic Party's strategy heading into the midterms, with the nation's 250th anniversary as a backdrop. The conversation comes at a pivotal moment for Democrats working to reclaim their footing after recent electoral setbacks. Jeffries' vision for the party's path forward will carry significant weight as the 2026 midterm battle lines begin to take shape.
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Louisiana attorney general indicted over alleged threats; governor pledges swift pardon
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been indicted by a grand jury following an investigation into alleged threats made against New Orleans officials, confirmed by special prosecutor and former Judge Laurie White. The case marks a rare criminal proceeding against a sitting state attorney general. Governor Jeff Landry has already pledged to swiftly pardon Murrill, signaling the political fault lines the case is likely to deepen.
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