Arizona Top Prosecutor Investigating Trump's Comments on Gunfire
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arizona Top Prosecutor Investigating Trump's Comments on Gunfire

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Arizona's top prosecutor is investigating whether Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump violated state laws for suggesting that one of his most prominent critics should face 'gunfire' in combat. Trump has been widely criticized for his comments, which have raised concerns about his mental health and political rhetoric. The Attorney General has asked his criminal division chief to start looking into the matter, and it is unclear if Trump's comment will be considered a criminal threat or protected free speech.

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Arizona prosecutors obtain huge trove of Trump allies' communications in election probe
2 days, 21 hours ago

Arizona prosecutors obtain huge trove of Trump allies' communications in election probe

Raw Story  

Prosecutors in Arizona working under Attorney General Kris Mayes have gained access to a large cache of emails, phone records, and other messages sent by allies of President-elect Donald Trump in their criminal investigation of the plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Politico reported Friday. "Arizona prosecutors are continuing to advance one of the only remaining significant criminal cases …

'In a lot of trouble': Trump lashes out at Liz Cheney in middle-of-the-night attack
5 days, 7 hours ago

'In a lot of trouble': Trump lashes out at Liz Cheney in middle-of-the-night attack

Raw Story  

In the very early hours of Wednesday, Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform, attacking ex-Rep. Liz Cheney and doubling down on his threat to see her prosecuted for opposing him. On Tuesday the former GOP House member pushed back at a report released by MAGA Rep. Barry Loudermilk defending the president-elect over his part in the Jan. 6 …

Republicans come for Liz Cheney: Trump's allies in Congress set the stage for political prosecutions
5 days, 19 hours ago

Republicans come for Liz Cheney: Trump's allies in Congress set the stage for political prosecutions

Salon  

That the incoming Trump administration will go after its political enemies, using all levers of state power to intimidate and persecute those who previously sought to hold the president-elect accountable, can no longer be portrayed as hysterical speculation, nor as something that would surely be opposed by cooler heads in a Republican-led Congress. “Numerous federal laws were likely broken by …

After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney
5 days, 20 hours ago

After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wrapping up their own investigation on the Jan. 6 2021 Capitol attack, House Republicans have concluded it’s former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney who should be prosecuted for probing what happened when then-President Donald Trump sent his mob of supporters as Congress was certifying the 2020 election. House Administration Committee Chairman Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., wrote, “Until we hold accountable …

'Nauseating': Legal expert piles on Trump lawyers' latest filing
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Nauseating': Legal expert piles on Trump lawyers' latest filing

Raw Story  

Los Angeles Times senior affairs correspondent Harry Litman on Wednesday expressed disgust at lawyers representing President-elect Donald Trump for their efforts to end New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil lawsuit against him. Writing on X, Litman posted a link to the full filing, which calls on James to end her suit against Trump on the grounds that he has …

"Deeply troubling": Arizona AG investigating Trump over possible Cheney death threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Deeply troubling": Arizona AG investigating Trump over possible Cheney death threat

Salon  

Donald Trump has spent years getting away with saying just about anything on a stage. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating whether Trump's statements at a Phoenix rally violated state laws against death threats. The Democrat AG said Trump's remarks were "deeply troubling" in an interview with local outlet 12News. “I have already asked my criminal division chief to …

Trump could face criminal charges as Arizona prosecutor launches probe into Cheney comment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump could face criminal charges as Arizona prosecutor launches probe into Cheney comment

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's comments in Arizona on Thursday drew attention for their violent rhetoric — now they could be drawing legal trouble. 12News in Phoenix reported Friday afternoon that Attorney General Kris Mayes announced an investigation into the comment as it could constitute "a death threat under Arizona's law." "I have already asked my criminal division chief to start looking at …

Suggesting ‘nine barrels shooting’ at Cheney, Trump reverts to violent rhetoric
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Suggesting ‘nine barrels shooting’ at Cheney, Trump reverts to violent rhetoric

Politico  

In a statement defending his remarks, campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump was “clearly explaining that warmongers like Liz Cheney are very quick to start wars and send other Americans to fight them, rather than go into combat themselves.” Trump’s language evoked the image of a critic of the former president being threatened with execution — the latest …

Liz Cheney drops the mic on Mike Johnson for attending Trump's hush-money trial
7 months, 1 week ago

Liz Cheney drops the mic on Mike Johnson for attending Trump's hush-money trial

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Liz Cheney roasted her former colleague, House Speaker Mike Johnson, for showing up to former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial in Manhattan on Tuesday. Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman reported earlier in the morning that Johnson would become the latest politician to show up to show his support for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and Cheney couldn't help but …

Liz Cheney is worried about Arizona's GOP candidates
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Cheney is worried about Arizona's GOP candidates

Salon  

Rep. Liz Cheney is expressing concern about the Republican candidates running for governor and secretary of state in Arizona as she believes they are a major risk to democracy. Speaking at an event organized by the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, Cheney weighed in on Arizona candidates Kari Lake and Mark Finchem. "In Arizona today you have a candidate …

Liz Cheney says electing Arizona GOP nominees for governor and secretary of state could put US at risk
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Cheney says electing Arizona GOP nominees for governor and secretary of state could put US at risk

CNN  

CNN — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney told Arizona voters on Wednesday that they will play a critical role in “ensuring the future functioning of our constitutional republic” – warning that election deniers like GOP gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake and Secretary of State nominee Mark Finchem could put the republic at risk. She noted on Wednesday that she couldn’t think of …

Republican Liz Cheney's leading role in Jan. 6 hearings threatens her own future
2 years, 6 months ago

Republican Liz Cheney's leading role in Jan. 6 hearings threatens her own future

NPR  

Republican Liz Cheney's leading role in Jan. 6 hearings threatens her own future Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Liz Cheney is the top Republican on the House panel investigating the violent attack on the Capitol, and her role in the historic hearings that begin Thursday night will impact her own political future, one that …

Rep. Liz Cheney says Trump is at war ‘with the rule of law’
3 years, 1 month ago

Rep. Liz Cheney says Trump is at war ‘with the rule of law’

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is at war “with the rule of law and the Constitution” and that GOP lawmakers who sit by silently are aiding his efforts. Cheney, a Trump critic who is vice chair of a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, said the challenge …

Arizona's Secretary of State calls for a criminal investigation into Trump election interference
3 years, 5 months ago

Arizona's Secretary of State calls for a criminal investigation into Trump election interference

Daily Mail  

Arizona secretary of state Katie Hobbs has written the state attorney general seeking a criminal investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and key allies in their efforts to 'stop the counting' of state ballots. Arizona secretary of state Katie Hobbs wrote the state attorney general seeking an investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and key backers …

Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney slams fellow Republicans on eve of leadership vote
3 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney slams fellow Republicans on eve of leadership vote

ABC  

A combative US representative Liz Cheney has lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party, taking to the House floor on the eve of her near-certain ouster from a leadership post to warn former president Donald Trump and his GOP supporters are threatening to "undermine our democracy". Key points: Ms Cheney was one of 10 Republicans who voted to …

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