Government Accountability
Man blaming Trump’s ‘orders’ for riot actions found guilty
Jurors deliberated less than three hours before their verdict, rejecting Thompson's novel defense.
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Delco fire company will disband after racist remarks caught on video
The volunteer fire company was originally suspended for 30 days back in February.
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Draft bills and late-night emails reveal cozy ties between Pa. state lawmaker, casino lobbyists
Representatives of Parx Casino and state Sen. Tommy Tomlinson have worked in lockstep to ban unregulated, slot-like skill games that pose a threat to traditional gaming.
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Defense rests, closing arguments expected Tuesday in Johnson bribery trial
The jury will start deliberating after closing arguments, meaning there could be a verdict before the end of the week.
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CNN: Trump Jr. text shows ideas to overturn 2020 election
Trump Jr. texted White House chief of staff Mark Meadows two days after the 2020 presidential election with strategies for overturning the result if Trump’s father lost.
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State Department: WH gift records for Trump, Pence missing
The State Department's Office of Protocol reported the missing data in footnotes to a partial list of gifts received by U.S. officials in 2020.
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The plan includes “wireless technology” to allow for safer public participation.
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The plea marks a dramatic fall for the ex-city councilman and business executive who once held a fundraiser at his home for then-President George H.W. Bush.
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Defense in Johnson trial starts with tense testimony from Universal employee
Things got testy while prosecutors cross-examined Gregory Scott, a former special assistant at Universal Companies, the nonprofit at the heart of the bribery trial.
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Judge hints at delay in trial of indicted Delaware auditor
Jury selection was set to start May 16 for Kathy McGuiness, who is accused of hiring her teenage daughter to a no-show job, intimidating witnesses, and theft.
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AG: Fine Trump $10K a day for failing to turn over evidence
James has said her investigation into Trump's business practices uncovered evidence he may have misstated the value of assets on financial statements for more than a decade.
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Justice Department investigating Trump’s possible mishandling of government secrets
The investigation, prompted by the discovery of top-secret papers found at Mar-a-Lago, is at an early stage, a source told NPR.
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It seems Henon might’ve forestalled things by resigning when he did, while Dougherty still faces additional federal trials.
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House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack
The House voted to hold Dan Scavino Jr. and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress and refer the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
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Defense to start calling witnesses in bribery trial of City Councilmember Johnson
Defense attorneys are expected to question witnesses for up to three days before the jury starts its deliberations.
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