Tom Dreisbach
Stories
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National
Federal judges have a code of ethics but often aren't held accountable, NPR finds
Federal judges have lifetime appointments, and are among the most powerful legal officials in the U.S. But an NPR investigation found that often accountability is hard to come by.
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Politics
Judge in California recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman
A California judge has recommended that attorney John Eastman be disbarred and pay a $10,000 fine for his role in Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Politics
What does Trump's rhetoric tell us about his plans for a return to the White House?
Earlier this month while speaking to the auto industry, former President Trump predicted a "bloodbath" if he loses the November election. How might his rhetoric apply to Jan. 6 cases?
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Politics
IRS is called to look into nonprofit for Jan. 6 rioters
Democratic Congress members are calling for the IRS to scrutinize a nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and has close ties to the Trump campaign.
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Politics
Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters
A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. "The IRS should investigate this case immediately," said one Congressman.
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Law & Courts
Former police chief turned yoga teacher sentenced to 11 years over Jan. 6 riot
A retired police chief, who led pro-Trump protests and called for "traitors" in government to be "executed as an example," was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
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Law & Courts
ICE releases investigation into immigrant's death after months of 'inexcusable' delay
Under pressure, the government released a report examining the death of an immigrant in ICE custody. The report found multiple failures, but did not indicate they caused the migrant's death.
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Politics
Corruption trial reveals a #MeToo ethics entanglement for a top Biden adviser
Newly disclosed evidence revealed an apparent conflict of interest for Biden adviser Anita Dunn, when she consulted for an Illinois politician facing #MeToo related allegations in 2018.
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Politics
A corruption trial revealed a #MeToo ethics entanglement for a top Biden adviser
Newly disclosed evidence revealed an apparent conflict of interest for Biden adviser Anita Dunn, when she consulted for an Illinois politician facing #MeToo related allegations in 2018.
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Politics
Government's own experts found 'barbaric' and 'negligent' conditions in ICE detention
Inspectors for the Department of Homeland Security found dangerous problems in immigration detention facilities. For years, the government fought NPR's efforts to obtain its often damning reports.